Augusta, ME Crime Statistics

The Augusta Police Department serves the city of Augusta, ME in Kennebec County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,143 violent crimes and 3,352 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 276.9 per 100k residents, which is 160.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 381.3 per 100k, 133.1% 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 18 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.