Norton In Top 10 Safest Massachusetts Communities: Survey

NORTON, MA — Norton is among the top 10 safest communities in Massachusetts, according to a new survey. The The home security and safety company Safewise recently released its rankings of the 100 safest cities in the country and 15 Bay State communities made the cut. Lewisboro, New York was ranked No. 1. Safewise said it used FBI crime statistics, public health data and education opportunities to rank communities with a minimum population of 10,000 residents.

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These are the Massachusetts towns that made the rankings:

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.

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