The city of Waltham, MA has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the US average. With an estimated violent crime rate of 10.5, it is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Waltham is also lower with an average of 20.1 when compared to the national average of 35.4. Therefore, on the whole, Waltham can be considered relatively safe compared to other cities in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Waltham violent crime is 10.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Waltham property crime is 20.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.