Moving from Lakeville, MN to Newton, MA?
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Is Lakeville, MN or Newton, MA Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lakeville, MN is safer than Newton, MA (Safety Score 88/100 vs 88/100), with a total crime rate of 648 per 100,000 versus 648 for Newton, MA — 0% lower. Lakeville has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Newton has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Lakeville, MN?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lakeville | Newton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 647.7 | 648.3 | -0.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 76.5 | 48.9 | +27.6 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 0.0 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 29.3 | 10.0 | +19.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 1.3 | 1.1 | +0.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 43.4 | 37.8 | +5.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 571.2 | 599.3 | -28.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 53.6 | 63.4 | -9.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 481.9 | 501.5 | -19.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 35.7 | 34.5 | +1.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Lakeville, MN to Newton, MA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeville or Newton safer?
Lakeville, MN is safer with a total crime rate of 648 per 100K vs 648 for Newton, MA — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lakeville has a violent crime rate of 76.5 per 100K while Newton has 48.9. Newton has lower violent crime.
About Lakeville, MN
Lakeville, a southern suburb of Minneapolis, was once known as "The Corn Capital of Minnesota." It is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with a population exceeding 70,000. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 78,436, Lakeville has a total crime rate of 647.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Newton, MA
Newton, a suburban city in Middlesex County, is home to Boston College. Known for its distinct "villages," it's one of Massachusetts' wealthiest communities. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 89,935, Newton has a total crime rate of 648.3 per 100,000 residents.