Kennebec County Crime & Safety

Kennebec County, Maine

Safety Score

27/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

1760.5

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

148.4

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1612.1

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

27/100

Higher = safer

State avg 53/100

State Safety Rank

#16

of 16 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Kennebec County, Maine

Safer than National Average

Kennebec County holds a safety score of 97.2, remaining much safer than the typical U.S. county. Its total crime rate of 1,760.5 per 100,000 is still well under the national mark of 2,385.5.

Higher Crime than Peers

Kennebec’s safety score of 97.2 is lower than the Maine state average of 98.3. It experiences one of the higher crime rates among the eight counties reviewed in this region.

Highest Rate Among Neighbors

Kennebec's crime rate of 1,760.5 exceeds Androscoggin’s 1,655.2 and is nearly triple the rate of Lincoln County. It serves as a regional hub, which often leads to increased reporting activity.

Violent Crime Above Average

The violent crime rate of 148.4 is nearly double the state average of 82.4. Property crime also remains elevated at 1,612.1, the highest property rate among these eight counties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Kennebec County, ME?

Kennebec County has a total crime rate of 1760.5 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (148.4 per 100K) and property crimes (1612.1 per 100K).

Is Kennebec County, ME safe?

Kennebec County has a safety score of 27/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #16 out of 16 counties in Maine for safety (1 = safest).

How does Kennebec County crime compare to the Maine average?

Kennebec’s safety score of 97.2 is lower than the Maine state average of 98.3. It experiences one of the higher crime rates among the eight counties reviewed in this region.

What types of crime are most common in Kennebec County?

The violent crime rate of 148.4 is nearly double the state average of 82.4. Property crime also remains elevated at 1,612.1, the highest property rate among these eight counties.

How is crime data measured and reported for Kennebec County?

Crime data for Kennebec County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Kennebec County?

Kennebec County has a safety score of 27/100, which is below the Maine average of 53/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.