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Massachusetts

Historic Charm by the Chesapeake

A Message from the Governor

Governor Healey is focused on bringing people together and delivering results for Massachusetts residents.

Governor Maura Healey

Maura Healey

About Massachusetts

Massachusetts, often called the “Bay State” and known for its rich history, intellectual prowess, and coastal beauty, is a northeastern state in the United States. With its historic cities, prestigious universities, and picturesque landscapes, Massachusetts offers a unique blend of culture, education, and natural wonders.

Massachusetts is steeped in American history. It was a key player in the American Revolution, with historic sites like Boston’s Freedom Trail and Lexington and Concord bearing witness to this pivotal period. Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620, is celebrated as the birthplace of Thanksgiving.

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Crimes Overview

Massachusetts has lower crime rates compared to the national averages in several categories. The state has significantly lower rates of murder, rape, assault, robbery, kidnapping, burglary, arson, vandalism, and motor vehicle theft. Massachusetts also faces a lower rate of identity theft. Theft, drug offenses, and weapon law violations are not significant concerns in the state.

Overall, Massachusetts appears to be relatively safer compared to the national average in terms of various crimes. However, it’s essential to continue monitoring and addressing any potential areas of concern to maintain public safety and security.”

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Massachusetts Crime Rates by City

Abington

Acton

Acushnet

Adams

Agawam

Amesbury

Amherst

Andover

Aquinnah

Arlington

Ashburnham

Ashby

Ashfield

Ashland

Athol

Attleboro

Auburn

Avon

Ayer

Barnstable

Barre

Becket

Bedford

Belchertown

Bellingham

Belmont

Berkley

Berlin

Bernardston

Beverly

Billerica

Blackstone

Bolton

Boston

Bourne

Boxborough

Boxford

Boylston

Braintree

Brewster

Bridgewater

Brimfield

Brockton

Brookfield

Brookline

Burlington

Cambridge

Canton

Carlisle

Carver

Charlton

Chatham

Chelmsford

Chelsea

Cheshire

Chicopee

Chilmark

Clinton

Cohasset

Concord

Dalton

Danvers

Dartmouth

Dedham

Deerfield

Dennis

Douglas

Dover

Dracut

Dudley

Dunstable

Duxbury

East Bridgewater

East Brookfield

Eastham

Easthampton

East Longmeadow

Easton

Edgartown

Erving

Essex

Everett

Fairhaven

Fall River

Falmouth

Fitchburg

Foxborough

Framingham

Franklin

Freetown

Gardner

Georgetown

Gill

Gloucester

Goshen

Grafton

Granby

Granville

Great Barrington

Greenfield

Groton

Groveland

Hadley

Halifax

Hamilton

Hanover

Hanson

Hardwick

Harvard

Harwich

Hatfield

Haverhill

Hingham

Hinsdale

Holbrook

Holden

Holland

Holliston

Holyoke

Hopedale

Hopkinton

Hudson

Hull

Ipswich

Kingston

Lakeville

Lancaster

Lanesboro

Lawrence

Lee

Leicester

Lenox

Leominster

Leverett

Lexington

Lincoln

Littleton

Longmeadow

Lowell

Ludlow

Lunenburg

Lynn

Lynnfield

Malden

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Mansfield

Marblehead

Marion

Marlborough

Marshfield

Mashpee

Mattapoisett

Maynard

Medfield

Medford

Medway

Melrose

Mendon

Merrimac

Methuen

Middleboro

Middleton

Milford

Millbury

Millis

Millville

Milton

Monson

Montague

Monterey

Nahant

Nantucket

Natick

Needham

New Bedford

New Braintree

Newbury

Newburyport

Newton

Norfolk

North Adams

Northampton

North Andover

North Attleboro

Northborough

Northbridge

Northfield

North Reading

Norton

Norwell

Norwood

Oak Bluffs

Oakham

Orange

Orleans

Oxford

Palmer

Paxton

Peabody

Pelham

Pembroke

Pepperell

Plainville

Pittsfield

Plainville

Plymouth

Plympton

Princeton

Provincetown

Quincy

Randolph

Raynham

Reading

Rehoboth

Revere

Rockland

Rockport

Rowley

Royalston

Rutland

Salem

Salisbury

Sandwich

Saugus

Scituate

Seekonk

Sharon

Shelburne

Sherborn

Shirley

Shrewsbury

Shutesbury

Somerset

Somerville

Southampton

Southborough

Southbridge

South Hadley

Southwick

Spencer

Springfield

Sterling

Stockbridge

Stoneham

Stoughton

Stow

Sturbridge

Sudbury

Sunderland

Sutton

Swampscott

Swansea

Templeton

Taunton

Tewksbury

Tisbury

Topsfield

Townsend

Truro

Tyngsboro

Upton

Uxbridge

Wakefield

Walpole

Waltham

Ware

Wareham

Warren

Watertown

Wayland

Webster

Wellesley

Wellfleet

Wenham

Westborough

West Boylston

West Bridgewater

West Brookfield

Westfield

Westford

Westminster

West Newbury

Weston

Westport

West Springfield

West Tisbury

Westwood

Weymouth

Whately

Whitman

Wilbraham

Williamsburg

Williamstown

Wilmington

Winchendon

Winchester

Winthrop

Woburn

Worcester

Worthington

Wrentham

Yarmouth