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.
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.
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