Lancaster, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Police Department serves the city of Lancaster, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 163 violent crimes and 194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.8 per 100k residents, which is 77.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.7 per 100k, 78.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. 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 Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.8 | A | 163 | 106.2 | -77.6% |
| Property Crime | 35.7 | A | 194 | 163.6 | -78.2% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 61 | 24.0 | -50.5% |
| Larceny | 23.8 | A | 121 | 116.4 | -79.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 17.9% higher |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 144.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: 217.7% higher Property: 39.5% lower |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: 57.7% higher Property: 5.1% higher |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 318.4% higher Property: N/A |