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Crime & Safety in Chelsea, MA

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

Chelsea has a violent crime rate of 667 per 100,000 residents, 75% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 439.6 per 100,000, robbery at 160.5, rape at 66.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,467 per 100,000, 25% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,003, burglary at 259, vehicle theft at 205 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chelsea receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent666.7/100K
75% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape66.7/100K
Robbery160.5/100K
Assault439.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,466.8/100K
25% below US avg
Burglary259.3/100K
Theft1,002.6/100K
Vehicle Theft205.0/100K
Arson4.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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