Crime & Safety in Lewiston, ME

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Lewiston has a violent crime rate of 245 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 115.8 per 100,000, robbery at 59.2, rape at 66.9. The murder rate is 2.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,616 per 100,000, 18% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,302, burglary at 167, vehicle theft at 129 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lewiston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lewiston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent244.5/100K
36% below US avg
Murder2.6/100K
59% below US avg
Rape66.9/100K
Robbery59.2/100K
Assault115.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,616.5/100K
18% below US avg
Burglary167.3/100K
Theft1,302.5/100K
Vehicle Theft128.7/100K
Arson18.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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