Massachusetts 2006 Violent Crime Rate
2006 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boston | 1,339 |
| 2. | Worcester | 845 |
| 3. | Springfield | 1,481 |
| 4. | Lowell | 887 |
| 5. | Cambridge | 455 |
| 6. | Brockton | N/A |
| 7. | New Bedford | 1,220 |
| 8. | Fall River | N/A |
| 9. | Quincy | 336 |
| 10. | Lynn | 954 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Northborough | 0 |
| 2. | Hudson | 16 |
| 3. | Needham | 17 |
| 4. | Sharon | 23 |
| 5. | Franklin | 26 |
| 6. | Longmeadow | 51 |
| 7. | Winchester | 52 |
| 8. | Lexington | 53 |
| 9. | Bridgewater | 58 |
| 10. | Belmont | 60 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Springfield | 1,481 |
| 2. | Boston | 1,339 |
| 3. | New Bedford | 1,220 |
| 4. | Lynn | 954 |
| 5. | Lawrence | 917 |
| 6. | Lowell | 887 |
| 7. | Worcester | 845 |
| 8. | Pittsfield | 777 |
| 9. | Chicopee | 669 |
| 10. | North Adams | 660 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Northborough | 0 |
| 2. | Townsend | 11 |
| 3. | Hudson | 16 |
| 4. | Topsfield | 16 |
| 5. | Needham | 17 |
| 6. | Groton | 19 |
| 7. | Lenox | 19 |
| 8. | Sharon | 23 |
| 9. | Franklin | 26 |
| 10. | Hatfield | 30 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Highest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Springfield | 1,481 |
| 2. | Boston | 1,339 |
| 3. | New Bedford | 1,220 |
| 4. | Lynn | 954 |
| 5. | Lawrence | 917 |
| 6. | Lowell | 887 |
| 7. | Worcester | 845 |
| 8. | Pittsfield | 777 |
| 9. | Warren | 690 |
| 10. | Chicopee | 669 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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