The town of Wells, ME has a significantly lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the
, the rate of violent crime in Wells is only 9.4, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Wells can feel relatively safe and secure in their community. However, the rate of property crime in Wells is slightly higher at 19.6, compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that while violent crime is not a major concern in Wells, there is still room for improvement in preventing property crimes. Overall, the relatively low crime rate in Wells reflects the strong sense of community and safety that residents enjoy in this peaceful town. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wells violent crime is 9.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wells property crime is 19.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.