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Is Everett, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 53,572 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Everett earns a C safety grade with 213.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 64% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,654 per 100K.

Everett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEverettMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.5323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1891.92004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1654.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate369.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1892/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Everett

Violent crime in Everett is below the national average. The rate of 242.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1891.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,654 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Everett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,654
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft369
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Everett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Everett
242.5
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Everett
1891.9
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Everett Safety

Is Everett safe?
Not especially. Everett earns a C with a crime rate of 213.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Everett?
213.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1891.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Everett safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Everett has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Everett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Everett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Everett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Everett?
No. Crime in Everett has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Everett compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Middle of the pack for Massachusetts. Everett isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Massachusetts cities.
How safe is Everett 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 Everett?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Everett?
242.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (34), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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