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Sterling, MA vs Melrose, MA

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- Melrose has 28% more violent crime than Sterling.
- Melrose has 6% less property crime than Sterling.
 Sterling, MAMelrose, MAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock10.722.7
 Property Crime17.4  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sterling is a small, mostly residential community set in the foothills of Mount Wachusett in central Massachusetts. As the home of Mary Sawyer of "Mary's Little Lamb"  More

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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews

Over 12 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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