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Crime & Safety in Wakefield, MA

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

Wakefield has a violent crime rate of 136 per 100,000 residents, 64% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 114.1 per 100,000, robbery at 11.0, rape at 11.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 603 per 100,000, 69% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 467, burglary at 92, vehicle theft at 44 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Wakefield receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent136.1/100K
64% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape11.0/100K
Robbery11.0/100K
Assault114.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property603.4/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary92.0/100K
Theft467.3/100K
Vehicle Theft44.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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