Needham, MA crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate – per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Very Safe
per 1000 residents
Needham, MA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (66.7% 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 21 incidents suggests Needham maintains good community safety standards.
Needham demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2544140, a total of 21 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent main category is assault, accounting for 13 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 4 incidents, further broken down into Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (3 incidents) and Larceny/Theft Offenses (1 incident). Robbery accounts for a single incident, specifically classified as Robbery. Sex offenses comprise 2 incidents, divided into Kidnapping/Abduction and Sex Offenses, each with 1 incident. Finally, the "others" category includes 1 incident of Fraud Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information about the location associated with GEOID 16000US2544140 is needed. This includes the city and state, population, median income, and zip codes. With this information, we can calculate crime rates per 100k population, estimate safety scores and grades, and compare violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, mapping the crime data and analyzing zip code-specific trends would offer deeper insights into the spatial distribution of crime and potential contributing factors. Without this contextual data, the analysis is limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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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.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Needham, MA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Needham, MA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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