Crime & Safety in Lowell, MA

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

Lowell has a violent crime rate of 536 per 100,000 residents, 41% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 467.0 per 100,000, robbery at 57.7, rape at 6.9. The murder rate is 4.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,677 per 100,000, 14% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,311, burglary at 150, vehicle theft at 204 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 Violent535.9/100K
41% above US avg
Murder4.3/100K
32% below US avg
Rape6.9/100K
Robbery57.7/100K
Assault467.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,676.7/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary149.9/100K
Theft1,311.4/100K
Vehicle Theft204.2/100K
Arson11.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)74

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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