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Waterville, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Waterville Police Department serves the city of Waterville, ME in Kennebec County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,150 violent crimes and 2,777 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.1 per 100k residents, which is 4.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 360.2 per 100k, 120.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 C
Annual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate360.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,777 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate322.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,497 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime101.1C1150106.2-4.8%
Property Crime360.2F2777163.6+120.1%
Homicide6.3F30.5+1086.1%
Rape6.3F733.5+78.7%
Burglary25.3C18924.0+5.2%
Larceny322.3F2497116.4+176.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.6A8322.2-43.0%

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
Winslow 0 miles
C 124.1
A 62.0
Violent: 22.7% higher
Property: 82.8% lower
Augusta 11 miles
F 276.9
F 381.3
Violent: 173.8% higher
Property: 5.9% higher
Oakland 11 miles
C 125.7
A 62.9
Violent: 24.3% higher
Property: 82.5% lower
Monmouth 11 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Winthrop 11 miles
A 16.1
B 112.8
Violent: 84.1% lower
Property: 68.7% lower