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Skowhegan, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Skowhegan Police Department serves the city of Skowhegan, ME in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 886 violent crimes and 1,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.1 per 100k residents, which is 8.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 207.2 per 100k, 26.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents886 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate207.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,194 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate184.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,021 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime115.1C886106.2+8.4%
Property Crime207.2D1194163.6+26.7%
Burglary11.5A11224.0-52.1%
Larceny184.2D1021116.4+58.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.5A5622.2-48.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Winslow 16 miles
C 124.1
A 62.0
Violent: 7.8% higher
Property: 70.1% lower
Waterville 16 miles
C 101.1
F 360.2
Violent: 12.2% lower
Property: 73.8% higher
Pittsfield 16 miles
A 25.3
A 50.7
Violent: 78.0% lower
Property: 75.5% lower
Newport 22 miles
B 94.9
A 94.9
Violent: 17.5% lower
Property: 54.2% lower
Farmington 22 miles
C 105.7
C 152.6
Violent: 8.2% lower
Property: 26.4% lower