Crime per Capita in Downtown Lowell
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Lowell.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$2.14 million
Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
In 2025, crime will cost $749 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Lowell in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Lowell ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of neighborhoods but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Lowell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Downtown Lowell is 31.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Lowell Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Lowell varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the north areas to 1 in 48 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA see the most incidents - about 33 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Lowell for 2025 is $2,142,309. This translates to approximately $386 per resident and $749 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Downtown Lowell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Lowell Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA: | $386 |
|---|---|
| Central, Boston, MA: | $654 |
| Whittenton, Taunton, MA: | $197 |
| Massachusetts: | $274 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Lowell is $386 per year, which is $79 less than the national average and $112 more than Lowell's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Lowell:
- In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $268 more than in Downtown Lowell.
- In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $189 less than in Downtown Lowell
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Lowell for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Downtown Lowell |
Cost per Downtown Lowell Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$111,903 |
$20 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$172,566 |
$31 |
Robbery |
$98,789 |
$18 |
Assault |
$784,597 |
$141 |
Kidnapping |
$25,568 |
$5 |
Vehicle Theft |
$135,476 |
$24 |
Burglary |
$93,732 |
$17 |
Theft |
$385,444 |
$69 |
Arson |
$7,082 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$219,226 |
$39 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,908 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$77,227 |
$14 |
Identity Theft |
$28,789 |
$5 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,142,309 |
$386 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Downtown Lowell totals $1,830,083 ($329 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,972,392 ($715 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Downtown Lowell crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Downtown Lowell has 11, have the same problem. Of Downtown Lowell’s 5,555 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Downtown Lowell residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.918 |
Robbery |
0.5654 |
Rape |
0.5123 |
Murder |
0.0107 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.006 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.40 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.575 |
Burglary |
1.860 |
Arson |
0.0528 |
Total Property Crime |
16.89 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0759 |
Drug Crimes |
1.879 |
Vandalism |
5.524 |
Identity Theft |
0.6696 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0464 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.196 (B-) |
Individual Downtown Lowell Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Lowell is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Lowell.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | C+ | A+ | |
A- | C | A | |
A+ | B- | A+ | |
A | B | A+ | |
A | B- | A+ | |
A | B- | A | |
A | B+ | A+ | |
A | B+ | A+ | |
B+ | C+ | B+ | |
C | A | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Downtown Lowell is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | D- | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A | A | |
B- | C | C | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
D | D- | D- | |
B | A | A | |
A | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Lowell is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Downtown Lowell schools on SchoolGrade
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