Crime & Safety in Worcester, MA

Worcester has a violent crime rate of 630 per 100,000 residents, 66% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 477.4 per 100,000, robbery at 123.8, rape at 21.6. The murder rate is 7.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,050 per 100,000, 5% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,426, burglary at 425, vehicle theft at 200 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Worcester receives a safety grade of F.