Lynnfield, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lynnfield Police Department serves the city of Lynnfield, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 179 violent crimes and 399 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.5 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.0 per 100k, 52.9% 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 AAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.5 | A | 179 | 106.2 | -63.7% |
| Property Crime | 77.0 | A | 399 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.1 | C | 46 | 22.3 | +3.8% |
| Larceny | 69.3 | A | 343 | 116.4 | -40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 20 | 22.2 | -65.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 3 miles | A 25.8 | A 25.8 | Violent: 33.1% lower Property: 66.6% lower |
| North Reading | 3 miles | A 32.0 | A 38.4 | Violent: 16.8% lower Property: 50.1% lower |
| Reading | 3 miles | A 11.9 | A 47.7 | Violent: 69.0% lower Property: 38.0% lower |
| Middleton | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 30.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.0% lower |
| Stoneham | 5 miles | A 44.3 | A 66.5 | Violent: 15.1% higher Property: 13.6% lower |