Worcester, MA Crime


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The city of Worcester, MA has seen an alarming rate of crime in recent years. According to , the violent crime rate in Worcester is 44.8, almost double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Property crime is also a major issue in Worcester, with a rate of 42.2, higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. It is clear that the people of Worcester are facing a significant threat to their safety and security. The high crime rates in this city are a cause for concern and require immediate attention from law enforcement and community leaders.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Worcester violent crime is 44.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Worcester property crime is 42.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Worcester, MA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Shrewsbury, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Auburn, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Millbury, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Leicester, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Holden, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72017
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per 100k
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Lowell, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock362019
Cambridge, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock362019
Providence, RI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock372019
Springfield, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock392019
Manchester, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock532019

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Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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