Is Lakewood or Taunton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Taunton is safer than Lakewood (Safety Score 63/100 vs 63/100), with a total crime rate of 1,282 per 100,000 versus 1,283 for Lakewood — 0% lower. Lakewood has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lakewood has a 100% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lakewood | Taunton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,282.7 | 1,281.6 | +1.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 142.1 | 447.7 | -305.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 1.6 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 14.2 | 19.4 | -5.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 16.2 | 27.5 | -11.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 111.6 | 399.2 | -287.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,140.6 | 834.0 | +306.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 109.6 | 116.4 | -6.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 895.0 | 631.9 | +263.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 136.0 | 85.7 | +50.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakewood or Taunton safer?
Taunton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,282 per 100K vs 1,283 for Lakewood — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lakewood has a violent crime rate of 142.1 per 100K while Taunton has 447.7. Lakewood has lower violent crime.
About Lakewood, OH
Lakewood, Ohio, a densely populated suburb west of Cleveland, is known for its historic housing stock, including many turn-of-the-century homes. Its narrow, tree-lined streets lead to Lake Erie on its northern border. With a safety score of 63/100 and a population coverage of 49,272, Lakewood has a total crime rate of 1,282.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Taunton, MA
Taunton, the "Silver City," is located on the Taunton River, roughly 40 miles south of Boston. This historic city, once a center for the silver industry, has a population of over 59,000 residents. With a safety score of 63/100 and a population coverage of 61,874, Taunton has a total crime rate of 1,281.6 per 100,000 residents.