Framingham, MA crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Framingham, MA shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (72.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 337 incidents suggests Framingham maintains good community safety standards.
Framingham demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US2524960, a detailed analysis reveals several key insights. The total crime count is 337 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 240 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 86 incidents, broken down into Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (37), Stolen Property Offenses (7), Larceny/Theft Offenses (19), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (9), and Motor Vehicle Theft (14). Other crime categories include robbery (3 incidents), sex offenses (4 incidents), and a miscellaneous "others" category (4 incidents) comprising Fraud Offenses (2), Extortion/Blackmail (1), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (1). The sex offenses are split with 1 incident and 3 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data points are needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US2524960 are required to determine the population, median income, and zip codes. Once the population is known, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated by dividing the total crime count (337) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The violent crime rate can be calculated by summing the counts for assault, robbery, and sex offenses (240 + 3 + 4 = 247) and dividing by the population, then multiplying by 100,000. The property crime rate is calculated similarly, using the total property crime count (86). Safety scores and grades typically incorporate various factors, including crime rates, community policing efforts, and resident perceptions, and cannot be derived solely from this dataset. Crime map data, which visualizes the geographic distribution of crime incidents, is also not included in this dataset.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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