Auburn, ME Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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25%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Auburn_{/100k people}	Maine_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	662	n/a (estimate)	2,644	1,242	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	4.0	2.3	5.0
Rape	13	n/a	51.9	31.7	37.5
Robbery	10	n/a	39.9	11.0	60.6
Assault	30	n/a	119.8	55.0	256.1
Violent crime	54	n/a (estimate)	216	100	359
Burglary	36	n/a	143.8	100.1	229.2
Theft	523	n/a	2,088.8	961.0	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	49	n/a	195.7	81.1	258.8
Property crime	608	n/a (estimate)	2,428	1,142	1,760

Auburn crime map

The Auburn crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Auburn as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Auburn crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Auburn crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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An Overview of Crime Rates in Auburn, ME

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Auburn crime rate is 24.8% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Auburn, there were 54 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 216 per 100,000 individuals, 39.9% lower than the national average. Additionally, Auburn recorded 608 property crimes, amounting to 2428 per 100,000 residents, 38% higher than the U.S. average.

Is Auburn a Safe Place to Live?

Before you decide to relocate, it’s always good to ask yourself “Is Auburn a safe place to live?” Although the answer might not be that simple, as some areas are safer than others, getting a good feel for the overall rate of crime can definitely be helpful. Overall, the Auburn crime rate is 25% higher than the national average. If we break that down daily, that translates into 1.81 crimes per day - 0.15 violent crimes and 1.67 property crimes.

Has Crime in Auburn Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Auburn has decreased by 5.8% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Auburn is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 5.9%, while property crime has decreased by 6.8%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Auburn.

Potential Causes for Crime in Auburn

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Auburn crime rate. The poverty level in Auburn is 12.1%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Auburn reports an unemployment rate of 3.9%, contrasting with the national average of 4.9%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Auburn crime rates.

In Auburn, 83.9% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of any city can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

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Crime Quick Facts

Auburn crime rates are 25% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Auburn are 40% lower than the national average
In Auburn you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Auburn is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Auburn has increased by 19%

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Daily Crime In Auburn (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Auburn, per 100,000 residents. In Auburn, the total number of daily crimes is 2.13 times more than the Maine average and 1.25 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Auburn are 2.15 times more than the Maine average and 1.67 times less than the national average. For property crime, Auburn has a daily crime rate that is 2.13 times more than the Maine average and 1.38 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Auburn (higher is better)

How safe is Auburn, Maine compared to other cities in Maine and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Auburn is safer than 6% of the cities in Maine and 32% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Maine and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Auburn. Overall, Auburn is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Auburn

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Auburn is 1 in 464

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Auburn is 1 in 42

The chance of being a victim of crime in Auburn is 1 in 38

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Auburn, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 464. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 42 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Auburn is 1 in 38.

Year Over Year Crime In Auburn (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Auburn is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Auburn has increased by 50% and the rate of property crime in Auburn has increased by 16%. The total crime rate in Auburn has increased by 19% year to year.

Auburn police department

Item	Auburn	Maine	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	58	1,653	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 58 Auburn police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 22.4% greater than the Maine average and 22.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Maine

State	Total offenders	Maine_/100K	National_/100K
Maine	2,822	220	266

There are a total of 2,822 sex offenders in Maine. This yields a total of 220 sex offenders in Maine per 100,000 residents which is 17% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
South Paris, ME	1,898	43	492	535
Mechanic Falls, ME	2,187	223	605	827
Lisbon Falls, ME	4,167	71	806	876
Topsham, ME	6,494	41	958	999
Gray, ME	765	87	994	1,082
Casco, ME	735	101	1,154	1,255
Brunswick, ME	16,566	71	1,191	1,262
Auburn, ME	23,804	216	2,428	2,644

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oakdale, CA	23,805	396	1,209	1,605
Farmington, MN	23,819	79	333	413
Oxford, OH	23,787	285	1,505	1,790
Leesburg, FL	23,785	380	2,177	2,557
Rock Springs, WY	23,823	127	1,278	1,405
Auburn, ME	23,804	216	2,428	2,644

Source: The Auburn, ME crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.