In the town of Needham, MA, crime rates are significantly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Needham is only 7.2, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Needham can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher in Needham, with a rate of 15.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to the affluent nature of the town, making it a target for theft and burglaries. Despite this, Needham remains a relatively safe community, with low crime rates compared to the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Needham violent crime is 7.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Needham property crime is 15.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.