Safest Cities in Massachusetts
2019 Guide to Massachusetts' Safest Cities
List of Massachusetts’ Safest Cities
One of the original 13 colonies, Massachusetts is one of the most historically significant states in the US. From the Old North Church to Plymouth Rock to the Bunker Hill Monument, the historical landmarks of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts played a prominent role in our nation’s early history.
Bay Staters are especially proud of their higher education facilities (such as Harvard and MIT) and the success of the major professional sports franchises. (Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox)
The 3rd most densely populated state in the nation, Massachusetts has a median household income of $77,385.
Average Massachusetts Crime Rate
The average Massachusetts Crime Rate is as follows:
Average Massachusetts Crime Rate -Property Crimes
(per 100,000 residents)
What are the Safest Places to Live in Massachusetts?
The Bay State is home to a number of communities with outstanding reputations for low crime rates.
All of the Top 10 Safest Cities in Massachusetts had less than 100 property crimes.
Nine of these communities had 10 or less violent crimes.
These are extremely low numbers!
If you are looking for the best places to live in Massachusetts, this list of safest cities in Massachusetts is a good place to start.
Following are the top cities with populations above 10,000 which have been recognized as the safest communities in The Bay State.
The Top 10 Safest Cities in Massachusetts
(Population 10K +)
1. Norton
2. Holliston
3. Franklin
4. Clinton
5. Sharon
6. Holden
7. Norfolk
8. Groton
9. Weston
10. Westford
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Best Places to Live in Massachusetts with 10,000+ Population
11-20
Hopkington
Shrewsbury
Grafton
Marshfield
Norwell
Sudbury
Medway
Bedford
North Reading
Wellesley
31-40
Southborough
Reading
Arlington
Needham
Billerica
Spencer
Duxbury
Belchertown
Beverly
Pepperell
21-30
Hanson
Winchester
Concord
Rehoboth
Maynard
Dudley
Ashland
North Andover
Ipswich
Pembroke
41-50
Winthrop
Whitman
Charlton
Hanover
Bridgewater
Newton
Easton
Acton
Littleton
Hudson
Safest Massachusetts Cities with Populations over 25K
Safest Cities in Massachusetts with Populations over 25,000
Larger cities face a number of challenges that smaller towns and communities might not have to deal with. Following are some of the larger cities that have some of the safest neighborhoods in Massachusetts.
The Home Security Advisor recognizes the Top 10 larger cities in Massachusetts that have done an outstanding job keeping crime rates down and communities safe.
Following is our 2019 list of the safest communities in MA with a minimum population of at least 25K.
How We Rated Safest Cities in Massachusetts
To rank the most secure towns and cities of Massachusetts, we analyzed the most recent complete (2017) FBI Uniform Crime Report. Towns and cities with ten thousand residents or higher, who recorded their crime data, were considered.
We reviewed both “Violent” (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) and “Property Crimes” (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft). In order to reflect the seriousness of the crimes, these figures were weighted. Property crimes which were factored by .50 and were added to the violent crimes.
The sum of the two was then divided by the population in the community. For comparison purposes, we normalized the mathematical finding to reflect weighted criminal offenses per 100,000.
The Best Places to Live in Massachusetts – Crime Ratings
While no rating system is perfect, this provides a reasonably good mathematical gauge of the overall safety and security in the community. If you’re looking to find the best places to live in Massachusetts, this list is a great place to start.
Please note that not every town and city reports their records. If a town or city did not report their stats to the FBI, they were not included in the list. Any communities with reporting ommissions or anomalies might also not be reflected in this year’s rankings.
When evaluating a community, one must realize that certain neighborhoods inside any city may have much lower crime rates than other areas. This is especially true in larger cities. Consequently, it is important to check into specific neighborhoods within the community and talk with local authorities to get a feel for the security and safety of a neighborhood.
If you are interested in ways to keep your family and home safer, check out our Tips for Better Home Security…and consider a professionally monitored home security system.
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Last Updated on May 6, 2019 by The Home Security Advisor
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