Norway, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norway Police Department serves the city of Norway, ME in Oxford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 280 violent crimes and 373 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.8 per 100k residents, which is 82.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.8 per 100k, 19.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.8 | A | 280 | 106.2 | -82.3% |
| Property Crime | 131.8 | B | 373 | 163.6 | -19.4% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 42 | 24.0 | -21.6% |
| Larceny | 113.0 | C | 312 | 116.4 | -2.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1 miles | B 92.2 | A 92.2 | Violent: 389.8% higher Property: 30.0% lower |
| Mechanic Falls | 11 miles | A 32.0 | A 64.1 | Violent: 70.2% higher Property: 51.4% lower |
| Bridgton | 14 miles | B 86.9 | B 139.0 | Violent: 361.3% higher Property: 5.4% higher |
| Lisbon | 17 miles | A 20.5 | A 82.0 | Violent: 8.9% higher Property: 37.8% lower |
| Auburn | 18 miles | A 45.4 | C 169.1 | Violent: 140.9% higher Property: 28.2% higher |