Kennebec County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kennebec County in ME is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,334 violent crimes and 7,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.9 per 100k residents, which is -27.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.0 per 100k, -29.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate76.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,334 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.9 | B | 5334 | 106.2 | -27.6% |
| Property Crime | 116.0 | B | 7453 | 163.6 | -29.1% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 10 | 0.5 | +31.8% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 225 | 3.5 | +2.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 97 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 313 | 22.3 | -89.3% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 678 | 24.0 | -61.3% |
| Larceny | 103.6 | B | 6405 | 116.4 | -11.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 349 | 22.2 | -85.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Winthrop Police Department
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Clinton Police Department
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