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Is Lynn, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 104,236 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Lynn means there's room for concern. The 226.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,316 per 100K.

Lynn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLynnMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.2323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2006.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1316.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate214.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2006/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lynn

Violent crime in Lynn is below the national average. The rate of 255.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2006.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,316 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lynn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,316
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft214
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lynn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynn
255.2
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynn
2006.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynn Safety

Is Lynn safe?
Not especially. Lynn earns a C with a crime rate of 226.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lynn?
226.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2006.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lynn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lynn's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,316 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lynn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lynn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lynn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lynn?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lynn's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lynn compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Lynn ranks behind about 69% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lynn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lynn?
Bad. A C grade and 226.1 per-thousand rate put Lynn below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lynn?
255.2 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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