Wiscasset, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Wiscasset Police Department serves the city of Wiscasset, ME in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 272 violent crimes and 161 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.3 per 100k residents, which is 51.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.6 per 100k, 37.3% 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 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 A
Annual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime51.3A272106.2-51.7%
Property Crime102.6A161163.6-37.3%
Aggravated Assault25.6C1422.3+15.2%
Larceny102.6B136116.4-11.9%

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
Damariscotta 8 miles
N/A 0.0
A 86.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 15.4% lower
Waldoboro 8 miles
A 37.4
A 18.7
Violent: 27.0% lower
Property: 81.7% lower
Richmond 9 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Bath 9 miles
B 79.3
A 68.0
Violent: 54.7% higher
Property: 33.7% lower
Topsham 10 miles
A 40.7
C 152.6
Violent: 20.7% lower
Property: 48.8% higher