In the city of Waltham, MA, located in the zip code 02451, crime rates have been on the rise in recent years. According to background information, the city has a violent crime rate of 25.1, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Waltham are more likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, or murder. Additionally, the city has a property crime rate of 31.3, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite efforts from law enforcement, crime in 02451 remains a concern for residents and visitors alike. It is important for individuals to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings in order to stay safe in this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Waltham (zip 02451) violent crime is 25.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Waltham (zip 02451) property crime is 31.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Waltham, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Belmont, Massachusetts. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Belmont, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.