Ludlow, Massachusetts Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 21,304
Key Insights
- →Ludlow has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 173.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 52.2% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 44% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.28 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
173.7
+52.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
614.9
131 total
vs National Avg
↓ -52%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 37
Murder0
Rape3
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault34
Property Crime: 131
Burglary14
Larceny-Theft99
Motor Vehicle Theft18
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,304 | 37 | 173.7 | 0 | 131 | 614.9 |
| 2023 | 21,038 | 24 | 114.1 | 0 | 160 | 760.5 |
| 2022 | 20,971 | 45 | 214.6 | 0 | 188 | 896.5 |
| 2021 | 21,312 | 37 | 173.6 | 0 | 158 | 741.4 |
| 2020 | 21,171 | 66 | 311.7 | 0 | 226 | 1067.5 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Ludlow
Based on violent crime rate of 173.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 44% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.