Waldoboro, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waldoboro Police Department serves the city of Waldoboro, ME in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 132 violent crimes and 187 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.4 per 100k residents, which is 64.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 18.7 per 100k, 88.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate18.7 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 | 37.4 | A | 132 | 106.2 | -64.7% |
| Property Crime | 18.7 | A | 187 | 163.6 | -88.6% |
| Rape | 18.7 | F | 3 | 3.5 | +429.3% |
| Larceny | 18.7 | A | 136 | 116.4 | -83.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damariscotta | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 86.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 363.7% higher |
| Wiscasset | 8 miles | A 51.3 | A 102.6 | Violent: 37.0% higher Property: 447.9% higher |
| Boothbay Harbor | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Richmond | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bath | 16 miles | B 79.3 | A 68.0 | Violent: 111.8% higher Property: 263.1% higher |