Moving from Lynn, MA to Perth Amboy, NJ?
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Is Lynn or Perth Amboy Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lynn is safer than Perth Amboy (Safety Score 48/100 vs 48/100), with a total crime rate of 1,745 per 100,000 versus 1,760 for Perth Amboy — 1% lower. Lynn has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Perth Amboy has a 48% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Lynn, MA?
Lynn — 5-Year Trend
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Perth Amboy — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lynn | Perth Amboy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,745.2 | 1,760.4 | -15.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 574.6 | 391.8 | +182.8 |
| Murder Rate | 2.9 | 5.3 | -2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 33.0 | 21.3 | +11.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 75.6 | 39.0 | +36.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 463.2 | 326.2 | +137.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,170.5 | 1,368.6 | -198.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 202.5 | 166.6 | +35.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 783.9 | 1,037.1 | -253.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 184.1 | 164.9 | +19.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Lynn, MA to Perth Amboy, NJ?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lynn or Perth Amboy safer?
Lynn is safer with a total crime rate of 1,745 per 100K vs 1,760 for Perth Amboy — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lynn has a violent crime rate of 574.6 per 100K while Perth Amboy has 391.8. Perth Amboy has lower violent crime.
About Lynn, MA
Lynn, a historic industrial city on the Atlantic coast north of Boston, boasts the first leather tannery in the United States. Its diverse population, with a significant Hispanic community, contributes to its vibrant cultural tapestry. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 103,200, Lynn has a total crime rate of 1,745.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy, a port city on the Raritan Bay, boasts a rich maritime history as a colonial capital. Its diverse population, with a significant Hispanic community, reflects generations of immigration and industrial heritage. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 56,409, Perth Amboy has a total crime rate of 1,760.4 per 100,000 residents.