Crime & Safety in Lawrence
Lawrence's crime data carries a real, two-sided picture this record discloses honestly rather than picking one framing.
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Learn moreGenuinely favorable in national terms
Lawrence's overall crime rate runs genuinely, substantially below the national average in absolute terms, with both violent and property crime rates also below national figures per this pass's research.
Less favorable relative to other Massachusetts communities
Relative to OTHER Massachusetts cities and towns specifically, Lawrence's crime rate runs higher than approximately 84% of them -- a real, honestly disclosed, less-favorable in-state comparison.
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Key takeaways
- Lawrence's crime rate runs genuinely below the national average in absolute terms.
- Lawrence runs higher than approximately 84% of Massachusetts communities in relative, in-state terms.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with the Lawrence Police Department.
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