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Is Framingham, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 73,021 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Framingham has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 265.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,817 per 100K.

Framingham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFraminghamMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2410.82004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1817.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate292.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2411/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Framingham

Violent crime in Framingham is below the national average. The rate of 245.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2410.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,817 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Framingham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary463
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,817
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft292
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Framingham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Framingham
245.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Framingham
2410.8
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Framingham Safety

Is Framingham safe?
Not especially. Framingham earns a D with a crime rate of 265.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Framingham?
265.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2410.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Framingham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Framingham's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,817 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Framingham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Framingham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Framingham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Framingham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Framingham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Framingham compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Framingham ranks behind about 80% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Framingham to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Framingham?
Bad. A D grade and 265.6 per-thousand rate put Framingham below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 245 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Framingham?
245.4 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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