Lexington, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lexington Police Department serves the city of Lexington, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 286 violent crimes and 524 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2.9 per 100k residents, which is 97.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.8 per 100k, 94.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents417 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 2.9 | A | 286 | 106.2 | -97.2% |
| Property Crime | 8.8 | A | 524 | 163.6 | -94.6% |
| Larceny | 8.8 | A | 417 | 116.4 | -92.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 4 miles | A 11.0 | A 30.9 | Violent: 274.8% higher Property: 250.3% higher |
| Woburn | 4 miles | A 60.1 | A 84.1 | Violent: 1943.2% higher Property: 854.5% higher |
| Burlington | 4 miles | A 57.9 | C 150.6 | Violent: 1870.4% higher Property: 1609.5% higher |
| Bedford | 4 miles | A 7.1 | A 21.3 | Violent: 140.8% higher Property: 141.2% higher |
| Winchester | 4 miles | A 13.3 | A 13.3 | Violent: 351.7% higher Property: 50.7% higher |