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Is Leominster, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 44,194 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 44,194, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Leominster earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,242 per 100K.

Leominster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeominsterMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2042.32004.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate140.0--268.2
Theft Rate1242.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

213/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leominster

Violent crime in Leominster is well below the national average. The rate of 213.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2042.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,242 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leominster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault140
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,242
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Leominster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leominster
213.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leominster
2042.3
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leominster Safety

Is Leominster safe?
Not especially. Leominster earns a C with a crime rate of 225.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Leominster?
225.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2042.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leominster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leominster's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,242 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leominster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leominster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leominster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leominster?
No. Crime in Leominster has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Leominster compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Leominster ranks behind about 63% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Leominster to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Leominster?
Bad. A C grade and 225.6 per-thousand rate put Leominster below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 213 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leominster?
213.4 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (140), robbery (30), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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