Lexington Among Safest Cities in America, Study Finds

LEXINGTON, MA – As if you needed another reason to love Lexington, the town is one of the safest communities in America, according to the website Safewise. The home security and safety company ranked 15 cities and towns in Massachusetts – including Lexington – among its list of 100 safest in the country.

Safewise released its annual list on April 3. The website analyzed a combination of FBI crime statistics, public health data and educational offerings to rank communities with a minimum population of 10,000 people.

Lexington landed at No. 96 on the list. Here's what Safewise had to say about it:

Population: 33,502

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.57

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 4.50

"The first shots of the American Revolutionary War rang out in Lexington, Massachusetts, in 1775. More than 200 years later, this historical fight remains one of this city’s few violent incidents. Today, Lexington peacefully protects its residents with programs like the Lexington Emergency Assistance Fund, which offers financial support to Lexington citizens who have experienced crises. Looking out for every resident—in good times and in bad—in conjunction with low crime rates makes Lexington one of the Safest Cities in America."

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