Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area, ME Crime

The crime rate in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metro Area is relatively low compared to the national average. According to , the violent crime rate is 12.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This indicates that residents of this area are less likely to experience violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Similarly, the property crime rate in Lewiston-Auburn is 27.5, lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While any crime is concerning, the lower crime rates in this metro area provide a sense of safety and security for its residents. However, it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to further reduce crime in this community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area property crime is 27.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Portland, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Portland, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Lewiston, ME Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	152.1	0	54.3	76	21.7	4516	999.3	3351	165.6
2001	208.2	2.8	63.9	77.7	63.9	4664.2	921.7	3506.5	236
2002	218	2.8	77.3	74.5	63.5	4718.9	930	3648.2	140.7
2003	219.7	5.6	100.1	80.6	33.4	3698.8	653.5	2878.4	166.9
2004	223.5	5.5	52.4	74.5	91.1	3758.4	725.7	2891.9	140.7
2005	253.5	5.6	61.3	97.5	89.2	3482.8	671.5	2694.3	117
2006	252.4	2.8	58.2	116.5	74.9	3303.6	590.8	2601.8	111
2007	271.4	5.6	64.3	95.1	106.3	3124.7	727.3	2274.3	123.1
2008	267.2	2.8	62.5	96.6	105.2	3027	579.8	2359.1	88.1
2009	265.2	0	59.9	108.3	96.9	3153.3	615.8	2466.2	71.3
2010	264.6	5.7	45.5	119.5	93.9	3004	509.2	2452.1	42.7
2011	210.5	8.2	35.5	79.3	87.5	3692.6	1057.8	2577.4	57.4
2012	219.1	0	41.1	117.7	60.2	3798	898.2	2787.6	112.3
2013	244.4	0	68.6	54.9	120.8	3341.4	859.4	2328.3	153.8
2014	230.8	5.5	57.7	85.2	82.4	2455.9	604.4	1749.9	101.6
2015	187.7	0	60.7	55.2	71.8	2020.3	496.8	1410.4	113.2
2016	177.2	0	38.8	49.8	88.6	1987.5	387.5	1464.3	135.6
2017	271.7	0	66.5	86	119.2	2184.8	454.7	1613.7	116.4
2018	232.2	5.5	41.5	60.8	124.4	1653.3	246.1	1343.7	63.6
2019	298.3	0	86.4	50.2	161.7	1996.4	340.2	1547.5	108.7

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Lewiston, ME	298.3	1,996.4	36,232	2	2019
Auburn, ME	146.5	2,201.3	22,931	3	2019
Sabattus, ME	19.7	276.5	5,057	7	2019
Lisbon, ME	111.4	612.8	9,216	9	2019
Mechanic Falls, ME	168.2	874.5	3,003	10	2019
Monmouth, ME	24.2	387.3	4,036	12	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Portland, ME	242.3	2,580.6	65,234	33	2019
Haverhill, MA	524.0	1,310.7	60,001	102	2019
Methuen Town, MA	187.3	1,088.2	44,332	107	2019
Lawrence, MA	674.2	1,188.9	72,936	109	2019
Nashua, NH	144.0	1,284.8	86,870	115	2019
Peabody, MA	231.6	819.1	52,721	116	2019

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