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Is Weymouth Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 59,759 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Weymouth Town means there's room for concern. The 220.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,570 per 100K.

Weymouth Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWeymouth TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1871.42004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1570.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate160.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1871/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weymouth Town

Violent crime in Weymouth Town is close to the national average. The rate of 337.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1871.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,570 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weymouth Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,570
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft160
050% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weymouth Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weymouth Town
337.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weymouth Town
1871.4
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weymouth Town Safety

Is Weymouth Town safe?
Not especially. Weymouth Town earns a C with a crime rate of 220.9 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 Weymouth Town?
220.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1871.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weymouth Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weymouth Town's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,570 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weymouth Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weymouth Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weymouth Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weymouth Town?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Weymouth Town's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Weymouth Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Weymouth Town ranks behind about 64% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Weymouth Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Weymouth Town?
Bad. A C grade and 220.9 per-thousand rate put Weymouth Town below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weymouth Town?
337.4 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (60), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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