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Crime & Safety in Lowell, MA

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

Lowell has a violent crime rate of 363 per 100,000 residents, 4% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 252.2 per 100,000, robbery at 89.8, rape at 18.0. The murder rate is 3.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,483 per 100,000, 24% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,068, burglary at 262, vehicle theft at 153 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 74 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lowell receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent363.5/100K
4% below US avg
Murder3.6/100K
43% below US avg
Rape18.0/100K
Robbery89.8/100K
Assault252.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,482.6/100K
24% below US avg
Burglary262.1/100K
Theft1,068.0/100K
Vehicle Theft152.6/100K
Arson9.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)74

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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