Is Falmouth or Lewiston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Falmouth is safer than Lewiston (Safety Score 87/100 vs 47/100), with a total crime rate of 654 per 100,000 versus 1,773 for Lewiston — 63% lower. Falmouth has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Falmouth has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Lewiston is 3.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Falmouth | Lewiston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 653.7 | 1,773.5 | -1,119.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 61.5 | 244.5 | -183.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.6 | -2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 38.5 | 66.9 | -28.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.7 | 59.2 | -51.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 15.4 | 115.8 | -100.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 592.1 | 1,529.0 | -936.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 76.9 | 164.7 | -87.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 507.5 | 1,245.8 | -738.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 7.7 | 118.4 | -110.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Falmouth or Lewiston safer?
Falmouth is safer with a total crime rate of 654 per 100K vs 1,773 for Lewiston — a 63% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Falmouth has a violent crime rate of 61.5 per 100K while Lewiston has 244.5. Falmouth has lower violent crime.
About Falmouth, ME
Falmouth, a coastal town in Cumberland County, is a bedroom community to Portland. Known for its picturesque coastline along Casco Bay, it was incorporated in 1718 and boasts a median household income significantly higher than the state average. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 13,004, Falmouth has a total crime rate of 653.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Lewiston, ME
Lewiston, Maine, a former mill town on the Androscoggin River, is known for its Franco-American heritage and the Bates College campus. It's Maine's second-largest city by population. With a safety score of 47/100 and a population coverage of 38,850, Lewiston has a total crime rate of 1,773.5 per 100,000 residents.