Lincoln County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in ME is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 535 violent crimes and 540 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.2 per 100k residents, which is -79.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.0 per 100k, -68.2% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DRobbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.2 | A | 535 | 106.2 | -79.1% |
| Property Crime | 52.0 | A | 540 | 163.6 | -68.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.7 | D | 22 | 3.5 | +32.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 24 | 22.3 | -71.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 67 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 52.0 | A | 441 | 116.4 | -55.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 31 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boothbay Harbor Police Department
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Damariscotta Police Department
Damariscotta, ME
Waldoboro Police Department
Waldoboro, ME
Wiscasset Police Department
Wiscasset, ME