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Is Lewiston, Maine Safe?

Population 38,866 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lewiston is a smaller community of 38,866 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,511 per 100K.

Lewiston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLewistonMaine AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate186.0248.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1901.21912.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate130.0--268.2
Theft Rate1511.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

186/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1901/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lewiston

Violent crime in Lewiston is well below the national average. The rate of 186.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1901.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,511 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lewiston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault130
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,511
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lewiston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewiston
186.0
State
248.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewiston
1901.2
State
1912.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lewiston Safety

Is Lewiston safe?
Not especially. Lewiston earns a C with a crime rate of 208.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lewiston?
208.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 186.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1901.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lewiston safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lewiston has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lewiston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lewiston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lewiston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lewiston?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lewiston's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lewiston compare to other cities in Maine?
Below average for the state. Lewiston ranks behind about 63% of Maine cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lewiston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lewiston?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lewiston?
186.0 per 100,000, which is 49% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (130), robbery (25), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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