Lewiston, ME crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Lewiston, ME has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 525 total incidents, Lewiston shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Lewiston demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2338740, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 525. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with a total count of 237 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 121 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 79 incidents. Other subcategories within property crime include stolen property offenses (15 incidents), burglary/breaking & entering (13 incidents), and motor vehicle theft (9 incidents). Assault is the second most significant crime category, with 248 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 24 incidents, comprising fraud offenses (10 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (9 incidents), embezzlement (4 incidents), and arson (1 incident). Sex offenses are relatively low, with 8 reported incidents, all classified as sex offenses. Robbery accounts for 7 incidents, and homicide is the least frequent, with 1 reported incident. To provide a comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, a complete safety profile cannot be generated. However, based on the available crime data, property crime and assault are the most pressing concerns in this area.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Lewiston, ME.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Lewiston, ME and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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