The city of Worcester, located in the greater Worcester, MA metro area, has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in this region is 21.2, slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. While this may seem like a positive statistic, it is important to note that property crime in the Worcester metro area is still a concern. With a property crime rate of 22.3, the area falls below the national average of 35.4, but it is still a significant issue that needs to be addressed. The residents and authorities of Worcester must continue to work together to combat both violent and property crime in order to create a safer community for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Worcester Metro Area violent crime is 21.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Worcester Metro Area property crime is 22.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Worcester, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.