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Is Westfield, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 40,546 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Westfield has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,042 per 100K.

Westfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestfieldMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate224.5323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2349.52004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate2042.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate581.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

225/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2350/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westfield

Violent crime in Westfield is below the national average. The rate of 224.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2349.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,042 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary440
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,042
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft581
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westfield
224.5
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westfield
2349.5
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Safety

Is Westfield safe?
Not especially. Westfield earns a D with a crime rate of 257.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Westfield?
257.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 224.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2349.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,042 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westfield?
No. Crime in Westfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Westfield compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Westfield ranks behind about 71% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Westfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Westfield?
Bad. A D grade and 257.4 per-thousand rate put Westfield below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 225 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westfield?
224.5 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (51), 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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