What Are the Safest Cities In Massachusetts?

Several of America's safest communities are right here in the Bay State, according to the website Safewise. The home security and safety company ranked 15 cities and towns in Massachusetts 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.

Here are the 15 Massachusetts cities that made the cut:

1. Wayland (No. 3 Overall)

Population: 13,679

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.07

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 0.40

2. Weston (No. 7 Overall)

Population: 12,159

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 2.50

3. Norfolk (No. 11 Overall)

Population: 11,945

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.08

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 2.80

4. Hopkinton (No. 15 Overall)

Population: 16,668

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.20

5. Clinton (No. 19 Overall)

Population: 13,786

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.22

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.10

6. Franklin (No. 30 Overall)

Population: 33,095

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.12

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.40

7. Sudbury (No. 39 Overall)

Population: 19,050

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.10

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.50

8. Norton (No. 41 Overall)

Population: 19,464

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.77

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3

9. Duxbury (No. 47 Overall)

Population: 15,466

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.91

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.10

10. Sharon (No. 54 Overall)

Population: 18,250

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 4.20

11. Holliston (No. 60 Overall)

Population: 14,602

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.41

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.90

12. Bedford (No. 62 Overall)

Population: 14,435

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.55

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.80

13. Grafton (No. 94 Overall)

Population: 18,527

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 1.40

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 3.60

14. Lexington (No. 96 Overall)

Population: 33,502

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.57

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 4.50

15. Holden (No. 97 Overall)

Population: 18,771

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0.48

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 4.60

SafeWise is an independent company that specializes in home security reviews, comparisons and advice for consumers to make the best decisions on how to protect their homes.

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