Lincoln, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lincoln Police Department serves the city of Lincoln, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 63 violent crimes and 101 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.7 per 100k residents, which is 44.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.4 per 100k, 82.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate58.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.7 | A | 63 | 106.2 | -44.7% |
| Property Crime | 29.4 | A | 101 | 163.6 | -82.1% |
| Burglary | 14.7 | A | 10 | 24.0 | -38.9% |
| Larceny | 14.7 | A | 87 | 116.4 | -87.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | 4 miles | A 22.1 | A 14.7 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 49.9% lower |
| Weston | 4 miles | A 25.8 | A 51.5 | Violent: 56.1% lower Property: 75.5% higher |
| Acton | 6 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 71.4% lower Property: 57.1% higher |
| Ashby | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Belmont | 6 miles | A 37.7 | A 64.0 | Violent: 35.8% lower Property: 118.1% higher |