Lincoln County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in ME is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,316 violent crimes and 1,085 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.6 per 100k residents, which is 75.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.5 per 100k, 66.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.6 | A | 1316 | 106.2 | -75.9% |
| Property Crime | 55.5 | A | 1085 | 163.6 | -66.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 96 | 3.5 | +30.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 66 | 22.3 | -77.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 172 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 52.0 | A | 841 | 116.4 | -55.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -84.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Boothbay Harbor Police Department
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Damariscotta Police Department
Damariscotta, ME
Waldoboro Police Department
Waldoboro, ME
Wiscasset Police Department
Wiscasset, ME