Lewiston, ME Crime


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Lewiston, ME has seen a decrease in violent crime over the years, with a current rate of 13.5 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 35.8, only slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. These statistics, taken from , highlight the ongoing issue of criminal activity in Lewiston. While efforts have been made to reduce violent crime, the community must continue to address the high rate of property crime to ensure the safety and security of its residents.

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

Lewiston violent crime is 13.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lewiston property crime is 35.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the 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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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Auburn, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Sabattus, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Lisbon, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Mechanic Falls, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Monmouth, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Property
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Auburn, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Brunswick, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Windham, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
Falmouth, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019
Augusta, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019

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Over 7 years ago

Sadley, there's little hope if this town can rise up to overcome the extreme poverty of this socio-economical class in an underserved community, unless... PARENTS do  More

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I have lived and worked in Lewiston-Auburn for nearly 30 years and I think it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We sent both our kids to the Lewiston public  More

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Despite years of efforts to revitalize Maine's second largest city, it seems Lewiston will always be joked about as the "armpit" of the State. City and State leaders  More

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