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Is Southbridge Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 18,105 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,105, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Southbridge Town earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,468 per 100K.

Southbridge Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouthbridge TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1887.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1468.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1887/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Southbridge Town

Violent crime in Southbridge Town is close to the national average. The rate of 366.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1887.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,468 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Southbridge Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,468
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Southbridge Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southbridge Town
366.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southbridge Town
1887.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Southbridge Town Safety

Is Southbridge Town safe?
Not especially. Southbridge Town earns a C with a crime rate of 225.4 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 Southbridge Town?
225.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1887.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Southbridge Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Southbridge Town's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,468 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Southbridge Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Southbridge Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Southbridge Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Southbridge Town?
Crime rates have held steady in Southbridge Town, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Southbridge Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Southbridge Town ranks behind about 79% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Southbridge Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Southbridge Town?
Bad. A C grade and 225.4 per-thousand rate put Southbridge Town below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Southbridge Town?
366.4 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (80), and murder (3.0) 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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