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Melrose, MA vs North Reading, MA

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- North Reading has 19% less violent crime than Melrose.
- North Reading has 9% less property crime than Melrose.
 Melrose, MANorth Reading, MAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock8.722.7
 Property Crime16.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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Reviews for North Reading    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Nothing special, fairly quiet and safe town, but very expensive in terms of  More

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