Crime & Safety in Newton, MA

Newton has a violent crime rate of 55 per 100,000 residents, 85% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 39.5 per 100,000, robbery at 11.3, rape at 4.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 575 per 100,000, 71% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 478, burglary at 85, vehicle theft at 12 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newton receives a safety grade of F.