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 AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 51.3 | A | 272 | 106.2 | -51.7% |
Property Crime | 102.6 | A | 161 | 163.6 | -37.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 25.6 | C | 14 | 22.3 | +15.2% |
Larceny | 102.6 | B | 136 | 116.4 | -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 |