Androscoggin County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Androscoggin County in ME is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,227 violent crimes and 7,606 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.3 per 100k residents, which is 53.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.5 per 100k, 41.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,227 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,606 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents906 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,217 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents426 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.3 | A | 5227 | 106.2 | -53.6% |
| Property Crime | 96.5 | A | 7606 | 163.6 | -41.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 287 | 3.5 | -89.7% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 137 | 5.8 | -93.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 491 | 22.3 | -85.9% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 906 | 24.0 | -63.6% |
| Larceny | 71.7 | A | 6217 | 116.4 | -38.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.1 | B | 426 | 22.2 | -27.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, ME
Lewiston Police Department
Lewiston, ME
Livermore Falls Police Department
Livermore Falls, ME
Lisbon Police Department
Lisbon, ME
Mechanic Falls Police Department
Mechanic Falls, ME
Sabattus Police Department
Sabattus, ME