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Auburn, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Auburn Police Department serves the city of Auburn, ME in Androscoggin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,308 violent crimes and 2,836 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.4 per 100k residents, which is 57.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 169.1 per 100k, 3.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,308 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate169.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,836 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate140.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,470 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime45.4A1308106.2-57.3%
Property Crime169.1C2836163.6+3.3%
Aggravated Assault4.1A10922.3-81.5%
Burglary16.5B23624.0-31.4%
Larceny140.2D2470116.4+20.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.4A11522.2-44.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lewiston 1 miles
B 79.1
B 127.5
Violent: 74.3% higher
Property: 24.6% lower
Lisbon 5 miles
A 20.5
A 82.0
Violent: 54.8% lower
Property: 51.5% lower
Sabattus 7 miles
A 19.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 57.0% lower
Property: N/A
Mechanic Falls 8 miles
A 32.0
A 64.1
Violent: 29.4% lower
Property: 62.1% lower
Paris 17 miles
B 92.2
A 92.2
Violent: 103.3% higher
Property: 45.4% lower