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Is Woburn, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 43,962 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Woburn faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,887 per 100K.

Woburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoburnMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.6323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2332.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1887.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate381.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2332/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woburn

Violent crime in Woburn is close to the national average. The rate of 368.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2332.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,887 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,887
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft381
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woburn
368.6
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woburn
2332.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woburn Safety

Is Woburn safe?
Not especially. Woburn earns a D with a crime rate of 270.1 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 Woburn?
270.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2332.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woburn's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,887 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woburn?
No. Crime in Woburn has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Woburn compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Woburn ranks behind about 77% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Woburn 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 Woburn?
Bad. A D grade and 270.1 per-thousand rate put Woburn below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 369 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woburn?
368.6 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (51), and murder (7.0) 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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