South Lancaster, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

81%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

South Lancaster crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that South Lancaster crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The South Lancaster crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The South Lancaster crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	South Lancaster_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	467 (estimate)	1,415	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	27.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	248.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	104 (estimate)	314	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	131.8	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	852.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	116.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	363 (estimate)	1,101	1,917

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South Lancaster crime map

The South Lancaster crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Lancaster as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The South Lancaster crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Lancaster crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

South Lancaster crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in South Lancaster are 72% lower than the national average
In South Lancaster you have a 1 in 215 chance of becoming a victim of crime
South Lancaster is safer than 79% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in South Lancaster has decreased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Lancaster

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Lancaster is 1 in 966

The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Lancaster is 1 in 276

The chance of being a victim of crime in South Lancaster is 1 in 215

Year Over Year Crime In South Lancaster (per 100,000 people)

South Lancaster police department

Item	South Lancaster	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clinton, MA	7,058	26	51	77
Northborough, MA	6,532	19	89	108
Cordaville, MA	2,884	49	173	222
Groton, MA	1,127	27	215	242
Rutland, MA	1,749	138	222	360
Hopkinton, MA	3,864	66	353	419
Shirley, MA	1,716	167	273	440
South Lancaster, MA	1,575	104	363	467

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oakland, NE	1,575	94	806	899
South Carthage, TN	1,575	224	841	1,065
Jackson Center, OH	1,575	83	494	577
Concord, AL	1,575	100	420	520
Shinnecock Hills, NY	1,575	55	252	307
South Lancaster, MA	1,575	104	363	467

Source: The South Lancaster, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.