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Is Winthrop Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 18,647 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,647, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Winthrop Town earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,227 per 100K.

Winthrop Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinthrop TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.0323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1881.92004.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1227.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1882/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winthrop Town

Violent crime in Winthrop Town is close to the national average. The rate of 405.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1881.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,227 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Winthrop Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,227
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winthrop Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winthrop Town
405.0
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winthrop Town
1881.9
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winthrop Town Safety

Is Winthrop Town safe?
Not especially. Winthrop Town earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.7 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 Winthrop Town?
228.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1881.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winthrop Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winthrop Town's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,227 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winthrop Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winthrop Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winthrop Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winthrop Town?
No. Crime in Winthrop Town has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Winthrop Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Winthrop Town ranks behind about 63% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Winthrop Town 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 Winthrop Town?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.7 per-thousand rate put Winthrop Town below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winthrop Town?
405.0 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (61), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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