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25 safest cities across Massachusetts. From tranquil suburbs to vibrant urban centers, these communities offer not only peace of mind but also a high quality of life.
Where does the crime data come from?
This comprehensive list of the safest and most dangerous cities in Massachusetts is backed by credible data sourced directly from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NBIRS). By relying on this authoritative database, we ensure that the information presented here is not only accurate but also up-to-date. The FBI's NBIRS system is a trusted source for crime statistics, providing valuable insights into the security landscapes of cities and communities across the nation.
How do we rank the cities?
Our ranking system is based on the total number of crimes reported in each city. We then calculated the crime rate per 100,000 population for each city. The cities with the lowest crime rates were ranked as the safest cities in Massachusetts. Conversely, the cities with the highest crime rates were ranked as the most dangerous cities in Massachusetts.
To ensure the relevance and accuracy of our rankings, this list includes only cities and communities in Massachusetts with a population of more than 5,000 residents. This population threshold allows us to focus on areas where a significant number of people live and work, providing a meaningful perspective on safety for the majority of our readers.
The data presented in this report spans a period from 2012 to 2021. By aggregating information over this decade, we gain valuable insights into the trends and changes in safety and crime rates within Massachusetts. This long-term perspective allows us to identify both short-term fluctuations and broader patterns, providing a comprehensive view of the security landscape in the state.
County: Worcester
1,031
Crime per 100,000 population
-11.62%
vs. Massachusetts average
-42.01%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Whitinsville from 2012 to 2022
Whitinsville is an area in Worcester, Massachusetts with population of 7,329.
The larceny crime rate in Whitinsville is based on the nearest law agency agency, Northbridge Police Department (MA0143400).
Whitinsville larceny crime rate is 1,031 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Berkshire
1,012
Crime per 100,000 population
-13.24%
vs. Massachusetts average
-43.07%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in North Adams from 2012 to 2022
North Adams is an area in Berkshire, Massachusetts with population of 13,024.
The larceny crime rate in North Adams is based on the nearest law agency agency, Adams Police Department (MA0020100).
North Adams larceny crime rate is 1,012 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Suffolk
962
Crime per 100,000 population
-17.48%
vs. Massachusetts average
-45.86%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Boston from 2012 to 2022
Boston is an area in Suffolk, Massachusetts with population of 4,208,580.
The larceny crime rate in Boston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Brookline Police Department (MA0110400).
Boston larceny crime rate is 962 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
959
Crime per 100,000 population
-17.75%
vs. Massachusetts average
-46.03%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Woburn from 2012 to 2022
Woburn is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 40,967.
The larceny crime rate in Woburn is based on the nearest law agency agency, Woburn Police Department (MA0095400).
Woburn larceny crime rate is 959 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Hampden
947
Crime per 100,000 population
-18.81%
vs. Massachusetts average
-46.73%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Westfield from 2012 to 2022
Westfield is an area in Hampden, Massachusetts with population of 40,922.
The larceny crime rate in Westfield is based on the nearest law agency agency, Westfield Police Department (MA0072200).
Westfield larceny crime rate is 947 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Barnstable
940
Crime per 100,000 population
-19.4%
vs. Massachusetts average
-47.12%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in East Falmouth from 2012 to 2022
East Falmouth is an area in Barnstable, Massachusetts with population of 6,739.
The larceny crime rate in East Falmouth is based on the nearest law agency agency, Falmouth Police Department (MA0010700).
East Falmouth larceny crime rate is 940 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Essex
919
Crime per 100,000 population
-21.22%
vs. Massachusetts average
-48.31%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Lawrence from 2012 to 2022
Lawrence is an area in Essex, Massachusetts with population of 87,798.
The larceny crime rate in Lawrence is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lawrence Police Department (MA0051300).
Lawrence larceny crime rate is 919 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
918
Crime per 100,000 population
-21.32%
vs. Massachusetts average
-48.38%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Medford from 2012 to 2022
Medford is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 60,708.
The larceny crime rate in Medford is based on the nearest law agency agency, Medford Police Department (MA0093000).
Medford larceny crime rate is 918 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Essex
751
Crime per 100,000 population
-35.57%
vs. Massachusetts average
-57.72%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Newburyport from 2012 to 2022
Newburyport is an area in Essex, Massachusetts with population of 18,282.
The larceny crime rate in Newburyport is based on the nearest law agency agency, Newburyport Police Department (MA0052300).
Newburyport larceny crime rate is 751 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Essex
696
Crime per 100,000 population
-40.33%
vs. Massachusetts average
-60.85%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Beverly from 2012 to 2022
Beverly is an area in Essex, Massachusetts with population of 42,448.
The larceny crime rate in Beverly is based on the nearest law agency agency, Beverly Police Department (MA0050300).
Beverly larceny crime rate is 696 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Barnstable
635
Crime per 100,000 population
-45.56%
vs. Massachusetts average
-64.28%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in East Harwich from 2012 to 2022
East Harwich is an area in Barnstable, Massachusetts with population of 5,519.
The larceny crime rate in East Harwich is based on the nearest law agency agency, Brewster Police Department (MA0010300).
East Harwich larceny crime rate is 635 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Bristol
603
Crime per 100,000 population
-48.25%
vs. Massachusetts average
-66.05%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Taunton from 2012 to 2022
Taunton is an area in Bristol, Massachusetts with population of 59,076.
The larceny crime rate in Taunton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Taunton Police Department (MA0031900).
Taunton larceny crime rate is 603 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
595
Crime per 100,000 population
-48.95%
vs. Massachusetts average
-66.5%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Watertown Town from 2012 to 2022
Watertown Town is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 35,171.
The larceny crime rate in Watertown Town is based on the nearest law agency agency, Newton Police Department (MA0093300).
Watertown Town larceny crime rate is 595 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
595
Crime per 100,000 population
-48.95%
vs. Massachusetts average
-66.5%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Newton from 2012 to 2022
Newton is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 88,647.
The larceny crime rate in Newton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Newton Police Department (MA0093300).
Newton larceny crime rate is 595 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
579
Crime per 100,000 population
-50.3%
vs. Massachusetts average
-67.39%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Melrose from 2012 to 2022
Melrose is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 29,567.
The larceny crime rate in Melrose is based on the nearest law agency agency, Melrose Police Department (MA0093100).
Melrose larceny crime rate is 579 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
567
Crime per 100,000 population
-51.36%
vs. Massachusetts average
-68.09%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in West Concord from 2012 to 2022
West Concord is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 7,003.
The larceny crime rate in West Concord is based on the nearest law agency agency, Acton Police Department (MA0090100).
West Concord larceny crime rate is 567 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
485
Crime per 100,000 population
-58.36%
vs. Massachusetts average
-72.68%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Pinehurst from 2012 to 2022
Pinehurst is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 6,653.
The larceny crime rate in Pinehurst is based on the nearest law agency agency, Billerica Police Department (MA0090800).
Pinehurst larceny crime rate is 485 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Hampshire
446
Crime per 100,000 population
-61.77%
vs. Massachusetts average
-74.92%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Northampton from 2012 to 2022
Northampton is an area in Hampshire, Massachusetts with population of 29,379.
The larceny crime rate in Northampton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Belchertown Police Department (MA0080200).
Northampton larceny crime rate is 446 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Plymouth
371
Crime per 100,000 population
-68.16%
vs. Massachusetts average
-79.11%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in North Scituate from 2012 to 2022
North Scituate is an area in Plymouth, Massachusetts with population of 5,519.
The larceny crime rate in North Scituate is based on the nearest law agency agency, Scituate Police Department (MA0122400).
North Scituate larceny crime rate is 371 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
264
Crime per 100,000 population
-77.34%
vs. Massachusetts average
-85.13%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Framingham from 2012 to 2022
Framingham is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 72,089.
The larceny crime rate in Framingham is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sudbury Police Department (MA0094200).
Framingham larceny crime rate is 264 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
259
Crime per 100,000 population
-77.8%
vs. Massachusetts average
-85.43%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Waltham from 2012 to 2022
Waltham is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 64,655.
The larceny crime rate in Waltham is based on the nearest law agency agency, Weston Police Department (MA0095100).
Waltham larceny crime rate is 259 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Bristol
139
Crime per 100,000 population
-88.01%
vs. Massachusetts average
-92.13%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Mansfield Center from 2012 to 2022
Mansfield Center is an area in Bristol, Massachusetts with population of 7,689.
The larceny crime rate in Mansfield Center is based on the nearest law agency agency, Norton Police Department (MA0031300).
Mansfield Center larceny crime rate is 139 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Essex
139
Crime per 100,000 population
-88.03%
vs. Massachusetts average
-92.15%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Gloucester from 2012 to 2022
Gloucester is an area in Essex, Massachusetts with population of 29,814.
The larceny crime rate in Gloucester is based on the nearest law agency agency, Rockport Police Department (MA0052600).
Gloucester larceny crime rate is 139 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Middlesex
49.28
Crime per 100,000 population
-95.78%
vs. Massachusetts average
-97.23%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Cochituate from 2012 to 2022
Cochituate is an area in Middlesex, Massachusetts with population of 6,966.
The larceny crime rate in Cochituate is based on the nearest law agency agency, Wayland Police Department (MA0094900).
Cochituate larceny crime rate is 49.28 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
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County: Plymouth
0.0
Crime per 100,000 population
-100.0%
vs. Massachusetts average
-100.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of larceny crime rate in Middleborough Center from 2012 to 2022
Middleborough Center is an area in Plymouth, Massachusetts with population of 7,790.
The larceny crime rate in Middleborough Center is based on the nearest law agency agency, State Police: Dukes County (MA304SP00).
Middleborough Center larceny crime rate is 0.0 per 100,000 population, compared to Massachusetts average of 1,166.84 per 100,000 population and United States average of 1,778.41 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Middleborough Center
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