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Is Malden, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 66,370 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Malden means there's room for concern. The 254 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,812 per 100K.

Malden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaldenMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.1323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2172.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1812.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate427.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2172/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Malden

Violent crime in Malden is close to the national average. The rate of 368.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2172.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,812 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Malden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,812
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft427
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Malden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Malden
368.1
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Malden
2172.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Malden Safety

Is Malden safe?
Not especially. Malden earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Malden?
254 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2172.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Malden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Malden's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,812 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Malden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Malden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Malden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Malden?
No. Crime in Malden has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Malden compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Malden ranks behind about 73% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Malden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Malden?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254 per-thousand rate put Malden below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Malden?
368.1 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (72), and murder (5.0) 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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