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Is Methuen, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 54,584 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Methuen earns a C safety grade with 214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 65% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,518 per 100K.

Methuen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMethuenMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.8323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1842.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1518.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1842/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Methuen

Violent crime in Methuen is below the national average. The rate of 303.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1842.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,518 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Methuen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,518
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Methuen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Methuen
303.8
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Methuen
1842.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Methuen Safety

Is Methuen safe?
Not especially. Methuen earns a C with a crime rate of 214.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Methuen?
214.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1842.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Methuen safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Methuen 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 Methuen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Methuen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Methuen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Methuen?
Crime rates have held steady in Methuen, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Methuen compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Methuen ranks behind about 69% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Methuen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Methuen?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Methuen?
303.8 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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