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Is Revere, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 60,141 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Revere earns a C safety grade with 212.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 64% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,366 per 100K.

Revere Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRevereMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.6323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1716.52004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1366.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1717/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Revere

Violent crime in Revere is close to the national average. The rate of 405.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1716.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,366 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Revere Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,366
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Revere Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Revere
405.6
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Revere
1716.5
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Revere Safety

Is Revere safe?
Not especially. Revere earns a C with a crime rate of 212.2 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 Revere?
212.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1716.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Revere safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Revere 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 Revere?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Revere generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Revere police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Revere?
No. Crime in Revere has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Revere compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Revere ranks behind about 62% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Revere 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 Revere?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Revere?
405.6 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (97), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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