Moving from Lancaster Town, NY to Westfield, MA?
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Is Lancaster Town or Westfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Westfield is safer than Lancaster Town (Safety Score 75/100 vs 75/100), with a total crime rate of 998 per 100,000 versus 1,000 for Lancaster Town — 0% lower. Lancaster Town has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lancaster Town has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Lancaster Town, NY?
Lancaster Town — 5-Year Trend
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Westfield — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lancaster Town | Westfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,000.3 | 998.3 | +2.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 43.3 | 191.4 | -148.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 7.6 | 21.8 | -14.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 9.7 | -9.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 35.6 | 159.9 | -124.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 957.0 | 806.9 | +150.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 45.8 | 75.1 | -29.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 819.6 | 647.0 | +172.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 91.6 | 84.8 | +6.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Lancaster Town, NY to Westfield, MA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lancaster Town or Westfield safer?
Westfield is safer with a total crime rate of 998 per 100K vs 1,000 for Lancaster Town — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lancaster Town has a violent crime rate of 43.3 per 100K while Westfield has 191.4. Lancaster Town has lower violent crime.
About Lancaster Town, NY
Lancaster, NY, a suburb of Buffalo, boasts a rich history, once being a major stop on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Its population of over 10,000 residents enjoys a distinct small-town feel within a larger metropolitan area. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 39,290, Lancaster Town has a total crime rate of 1,000.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Westfield, MA
Westfield, a city in Hampden County, was historically known for its whip manufacturing industry. Situated in the foothills of the Berkshires, its population is around 40,000. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 41,270, Westfield has a total crime rate of 998.3 per 100,000 residents.