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Is Braintree Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 38,957 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Braintree Town is a smaller community of 38,957 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Braintree Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBraintree TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.9323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2144.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

237.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2144/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Braintree Town

Violent crime in Braintree Town is below the national average. The rate of 230.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2144.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Braintree Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Braintree Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Braintree Town
230.9
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Braintree Town
2144.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Braintree Town Safety

Is Braintree Town safe?
Not especially. Braintree Town earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Braintree Town?
237.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2144.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Braintree Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Braintree Town's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Braintree Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Braintree Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Braintree Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Braintree Town?
No. Crime in Braintree Town has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Braintree Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Braintree Town ranks behind about 83% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Braintree Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Braintree Town?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.5 per-thousand rate put Braintree Town below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 231 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Braintree Town?
230.9 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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