Damariscotta, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Damariscotta Police Department serves the city of Damariscotta, ME in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 145 property crimes. Property crime averages 86.8 per 100k, 46.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 86.8 | A | 145 | 163.6 | -46.9% |
| Larceny | 86.8 | B | 128 | 116.4 | -25.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldoboro | 3 miles | A 37.4 | A 18.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.4% lower |
| Wiscasset | 8 miles | A 51.3 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.1% higher |
| Boothbay Harbor | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Richmond | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bath | 17 miles | B 79.3 | A 68.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.7% lower |