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Crime & Safety in Fitchburg, MA

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

Fitchburg has a violent crime rate of 534 per 100,000 residents, 41% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 379.1 per 100,000, robbery at 88.6, rape at 64.0. The murder rate is 2.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,324 per 100,000, 32% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 982, burglary at 231, vehicle theft at 111 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fitchburg receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent534.2/100K
41% above US avg
Murder2.5/100K
61% below US avg
Rape64.0/100K
Robbery88.6/100K
Assault379.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,324.4/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary231.4/100K
Theft982.3/100K
Vehicle Theft110.8/100K
Arson7.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)70

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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