Is Worcester, Massachusetts a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Worcester, MA

Is Worcester, Massachusetts safe place to live?
Is Worcester, Massachusetts a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Worcester? What is the crime rate in Worcester city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Worcester, Massachusetts is 12% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Worcester is 63% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Worcester is 2% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 158 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 50 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    4864
    Violent : 1169
    Property : 3695
    Total Crime
    12% NAT. AVG.
    93% STATE AVG.
    2631.3 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    63% NAT. AVG.
    105% STATE AVG.
    632.4 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    2% NAT. AVG.
    90% STATE AVG.
    1998.9 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Worcester
    Violent crime
    1 in 158
    Property crime
    1 in 50
    Robbery
    1 in 882
    Burglary
    1 in 278
    Assault
    1 in 204
    Car Theft
    1 in 414
    Worcester : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Massachusetts 5 6 6 10 4
    In USA 1072 1267 876 1383 735
    Worcester : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Massachusetts 8 8 5 8 45
    In USA 412 279 297 382 1374

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Worcester
    		Massachusetts
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 1169 632.4 308.81 387.8
    Murder 10 5.4 2.32 6.5
    Robbery 210 113.6 43.74 73.9
    Assault 909 491.8 235.9 279.7
    Rape 40 21.6 26.85 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Worcester
    		 Massachusetts
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 3695 1998.9 1053.18 1,958.2
    Burglary 667 360.8 149.75 314.2
    Larceny 2581 1396.3 804.29 1,398
    Car Theft 447 241.8 99.15 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison