Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Lakewood has a violent crime rate of 797 per 100,000 residents, 110% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 592.2 per 100,000, robbery at 139.2, rape at 62.9. The murder rate is 2.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,167 per 100,000, 164% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,771, burglary at 598, vehicle theft at 779 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lakewood receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Lakewood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)