Crime & Safety in Cambridge, MA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 437 per 100,000 residents, 15% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 311.3 per 100,000, robbery at 91.3, rape at 34.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,658 per 100,000, 36% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,322, burglary at 236, vehicle theft at 87 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Cambridge receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Cambridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent436.7/100K
15% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape34.0/100K
Robbery91.3/100K
Assault311.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,657.6/100K
36% above US avg
Burglary235.8/100K
Theft2,322.2/100K
Vehicle Theft87.2/100K
Arson12.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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