Crime & Safety in Lawrence, MA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Lawrence has a violent crime rate of 440 per 100,000 residents, 16% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 348.2 per 100,000, robbery at 52.5, rape at 31.3. The murder rate is 7.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,000 per 100,000, 49% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 852, burglary at 73, vehicle theft at 75 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 74 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lawrence receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lawrence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent439.7/100K
16% above US avg
Murder7.8/100K
24% above US avg
Rape31.3/100K
Robbery52.5/100K
Assault348.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,000.0/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary72.5/100K
Theft851.6/100K
Vehicle Theft74.8/100K
Arson1.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)74

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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