Crime in Springfield, Massachusetts
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Springfield, MA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 9. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 4.
Springfield, MA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 4.
Springfield Crime SperlingViews
Crime down over 50% since 2033: Springfield ranks #51 in the annual US City Crime Rankings now after ranking #18 in 2003. Its crime rating has fallen by over 50% in that... (read more)A complete joke of a city!!: Don't move to Springfield. If you value your car and household jewels, dont go to Springfield. The crime is rising faster than you could believe and the roads are... (read more)Scarey Place: Don't move there. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Springfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Springfield Click Here
Springfield General SperlingViews
re: Abismal area - 6/4/2007: I agree with you 100%, Josh. Springfield has a lot to do--cultural, historic, arts & entertainment--and you're right, it's a great city to walk around!
By the way,... (read more)re: Springfield, Mass -- downtown has revitalized : You are 100% right, I think. This is what I hear from everyone who lives in my neighborhood (Metro Center.) Springfield is a totally different place now than 10 years... (read more)re: Abismal area - 6/4/2007: Having lived in Metro Center, Springfield for over a year now, I can't say I even recognize the city in this review. Maybe it was like this when you lived there, but now... (read more)Have an opinion about Springfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Springfield Click Here
