Jay, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jay Police Department serves the city of Jay, ME in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 296 violent crimes and 173 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.2 per 100k residents, which is 20.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 85.5 per 100k, 47.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate128.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.2 | D | 296 | 106.2 | +20.7% |
| Property Crime | 85.5 | A | 173 | 163.6 | -47.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.4 | C | 28 | 22.3 | -4.0% |
| Burglary | 21.4 | B | 23 | 24.0 | -11.1% |
| Larceny | 64.1 | A | 134 | 116.4 | -44.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Falls | 3 miles | C 97.7 | C 195.3 | Violent: 23.8% lower Property: 128.5% higher |
| Wilton | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.9% lower |
| Farmington | 11 miles | C 105.7 | C 152.6 | Violent: 17.6% lower Property: 78.5% higher |
| Rumford | 16 miles | F 217.9 | A 100.6 | Violent: 69.9% higher Property: 17.6% higher |
| Augusta | 23 miles | F 276.9 | F 381.3 | Violent: 115.9% higher Property: 346.0% higher |