Auburn, ME Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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18%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Auburn_{/100k people}	Maine_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	664	n/a (estimate)	2,753	1,317	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	8.3	2.2	6.3
Rape	10	n/a	41.5	32.0	40.0
Robbery	4	n/a	16.6	10.0	66.1
Assault	24	n/a	99.5	59.0	268.2
Violent crime	40	n/a (estimate)	166	103	370
Burglary	31	n/a	128.5	115.9	269.8
Theft	568	n/a	2,354.7	1,026.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	25	n/a	103.6	70.9	282.7
Property crime	624	n/a (estimate)	2,587	1,214	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Auburn, ME

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Auburn crime rate is higher than the national average by 18.4%. Specifically, there were 40 violent crimes in Auburn, equivalent to 166 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 55.2%. Furthermore, Auburn recorded 624 property crimes, amounting to 2587 per 100,000 residents, which was higher than the average by 32.4%.

Is Auburn a Safe Place to Live?

Is Auburn a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Auburn has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 18%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.82 daily incidents, encompassing 0.11 violent crimes and 1.71 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Auburn as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Auburn Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Auburn has decreased by 5.6% 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 decreased by 21.6%, while property crime has decreased by 4.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Auburn.

Potential Causes for Crime in Auburn

Auburn has a population density of 392.1 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Auburn crime rates.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Auburn, 83.9% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

High rental costs can limit economic mobility, making it difficult for individuals to save money, invest in education, or access better job opportunities. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and increase the risk of involvement in criminal activities. In summary, high rental costs can create economic challenges, overcrowding, and neighborhood dynamics that may increase the likelihood of certain types of crime, particularly property crimes. In Auburn, the average rental rates are $801 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

Auburn crime map

The Auburn crime map 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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Crime Quick Facts

Auburn crime rates are 18% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Auburn are 55% lower than the national average
In Auburn you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Auburn is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Auburn has decreased by 8%

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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 2.09 times more than the Maine average and 1.18 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Auburn are 1.61 times more than the Maine average and 2.23 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 1.32 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 13% of the cities in Maine and 43% 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 604

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Auburn is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Auburn is 1 in 37

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Auburn, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 604. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 39 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 37.

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 decreased by 24% and the rate of property crime in Auburn has decreased by 7%. The total crime rate in Auburn has decreased by 8% 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}
Gray, ME	747	38	448	486
Oxford, ME	1,026	47	552	599
South Paris, ME	1,842	53	626	679
Lisbon Falls, ME	4,079	76	894	970
Mechanic Falls, ME	2,118	129	932	1,060
Topsham, ME	6,246	52	1,126	1,178
Casco, ME	717	125	1,468	1,593
Auburn, ME	23,267	166	2,587	2,753

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Loves Park, IL	23,274	340	1,473	1,813
Greenbelt, MD	23,253	514	2,113	2,627
Rolling Meadows, IL	23,288	158	1,467	1,625
Columbus, NE	23,291	70	1,184	1,254
Cottage Lake, WA	23,239	158	1,410	1,567
Auburn, ME	23,267	166	2,587	2,753

Source: The Auburn, ME crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.