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Is Quincy, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 103,173 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Quincy earns a C safety grade with 220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 67% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,550 per 100K.

Quincy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricQuincyMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate374.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1830.42004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1550.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1830/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Quincy

Violent crime in Quincy is close to the national average. The rate of 374.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1830.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,550 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Quincy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,550
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Quincy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Quincy
374.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Quincy
1830.4
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Quincy Safety

Is Quincy safe?
Not especially. Quincy earns a C with a crime rate of 220.5 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 Quincy?
220.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 374.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1830.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Quincy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Quincy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,550 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Quincy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Quincy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Quincy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Quincy?
No. Crime in Quincy has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Quincy compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Quincy ranks behind about 62% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Quincy 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 Quincy?
Bad. A C grade and 220.5 per-thousand rate put Quincy below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Quincy?
374.4 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) 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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