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Is Marlborough, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 42,772 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marlborough is a smaller community of 42,772 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,306 per 100K.

Marlborough Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarlboroughMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.7323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1815.52004.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1306.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1816/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marlborough

Violent crime in Marlborough is close to the national average. The rate of 339.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1815.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,306 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marlborough Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,306
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marlborough Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marlborough
339.7
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marlborough
1815.5
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marlborough Safety

Is Marlborough safe?
Not especially. Marlborough earns a C with a crime rate of 215.5 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 Marlborough?
215.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1815.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marlborough safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Marlborough 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 Marlborough?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marlborough generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marlborough police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marlborough?
Crime rates have held steady in Marlborough, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Marlborough compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Marlborough ranks behind about 63% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Marlborough to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Marlborough?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Marlborough?
339.7 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (43), and murder (7.0) 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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