Litchfield, ME, a small town located in central Maine, has seen a rise in crime in recent years. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Litchfield is significantly lower than the national average at 7.3, while property crime is slightly below the US average at 22.6. However, for a community that prides itself on its safety and tight-knit community, any amount of crime is concerning. Many residents attribute the increase in crime to the town's growing population and lack of resources for law enforcement. Despite efforts to combat crime, Litchfield continues to struggle with maintaining its low crime rates and providing a sense of security for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Litchfield violent crime is 7.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Litchfield property crime is 22.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Litchfield, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Monmouth, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Monmouth, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.