Lawrence, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lawrence Police Department serves the city of Lawrence, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,858 violent crimes and 4,198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.8 per 100k residents, which is 1.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.6 per 100k, 61.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate104.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,858 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,706 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,198 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,139 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.8 | C | 5858 | 106.2 | -1.3% |
| Property Crime | 62.6 | A | 4198 | 163.6 | -61.7% |
| Homicide | 2.3 | F | 25 | 0.5 | +327.9% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 280 | 5.8 | -2.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.7 | F | 1706 | 22.3 | +74.0% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 393 | 24.0 | -76.3% |
| Larceny | 52.4 | A | 3139 | 116.4 | -55.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 653 | 22.2 | -79.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen | 2 miles | A 52.3 | A 57.9 | Violent: 50.1% lower Property: 7.6% lower |
| North Andover | 3 miles | A 19.0 | A 53.7 | Violent: 81.9% lower Property: 14.2% lower |
| Andover | 4 miles | A 33.0 | A 49.5 | Violent: 68.5% lower Property: 21.1% lower |
| Dracut | 7 miles | A 18.8 | A 43.8 | Violent: 82.1% lower Property: 30.0% lower |
| Boxford | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.9% lower |