Lunenburg, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lunenburg Police Department serves the city of Lunenburg, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 242 violent crimes and 479 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.0 per 100k, 23.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 242 | 106.2 | -60.4% |
| Property Crime | 126.0 | B | 479 | 163.6 | -23.0% |
| Homicide | 8.4 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +1476.5% |
| Rape | 8.4 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +137.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -62.3% |
| Larceny | 117.7 | C | 403 | 116.4 | +1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 25 | 22.2 | -62.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | 3 miles | C 115.5 | B 125.1 | Violent: 174.8% higher Property: 0.8% lower |
| Ayer | 8 miles | A 59.3 | A 71.2 | Violent: 41.1% higher Property: 43.5% lower |
| Groton | 8 miles | A 44.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 6.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Ashburnham | 9 miles | A 46.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 11.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Westminster | 9 miles | A 59.5 | A 59.5 | Violent: 41.5% higher Property: 52.8% lower |