Newton Among America's Safest Cities in 2017

NEWTON, MA — Website Neighborhood Scout recently released its list of the 100 Safest Cities in America for 2017, and Newton was among 21 Massachusetts communities to make the cut.

According to Neighborhood Scout's data, there are 0.95 violent crimes per 1,000 residents annually in Newton, and 8.99 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Both figures are significantly lower than the violent and property crime rates nationally and statewide.

Neighborhood Scout reported that you have a 1 in 1,057 chance of falling victim to a violent crime in Newton, and a 1 in 111 chance of becoming a victim of property crime.

Newton ranked 66th nationally, between Arlington at No. 65 and Wellesley at No. 67.

Neighborhood Scout's data ranks the 100 safest cities in America with 25,000 or more people. The rankings are based on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

You can see the full list of safest cities here, and you can also view a list of the most dangerous cities by clicking here.

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Joe Lipovich (Patch Staff) contributed to this report.