Waterville, ME crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 20.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Waterville, ME has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (68.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 478 incidents suggests Waterville maintains good community safety standards.
Waterville demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2380740, a total of 478 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 328 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 258 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 63 incidents. Motor vehicle theft is relatively low, with only 5 incidents, and burglary/breaking & entering is even lower, with 2 incidents. Assault is the second most common main category, with 130 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Robbery is significantly less frequent, with only 4 incidents. Sex offenses are also relatively low, with a total of 3 incidents, broken down into 1 kidnapping/abduction and 2 sex offenses. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident. The "others" category includes 12 incidents, primarily fraud offenses (11 incidents) and a single incident of counterfeiting/forgery. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2380740, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate crime rates per 100,000 population, which would allow for a more standardized comparison against other areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the overall crime rate and the severity of the crimes committed. Violent and property crime rates could also be calculated separately to provide a more nuanced understanding of the types of crime prevalent in the area. Crime map data and zip code data would also be helpful in visualizing the spatial distribution of crime and identifying potential hotspots.
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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 Waterville, 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 Waterville, ME and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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