Newton, MA crime snapshot: safety grade A, violent crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Newton, MA shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (58.6% 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 210 incidents suggests Newton maintains good community safety standards.
Newton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2545560, a total of 210 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 120 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 73 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (40 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (20 incidents). Other property crimes include "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (4 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (2 incidents), and "Stolen Property Offenses" (7 incidents). The "others" category accounts for 11 crimes, primarily "Fraud Offenses" (8 incidents), with "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (2 incidents) and "Embezzlement" (1 incident) also present. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 3 incidents reported as "Sex Offenses." Homicide is the least frequent, with 2 incidents classified as "Homicide Offenses." Robbery accounts for a single incident. To provide a comprehensive safety analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2545560, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, determine violent and property crime rates, assign a safety score and grade, and generate a crime map. Furthermore, zip code data would help to pinpoint crime hotspots within the area. Without this contextual data, the analysis is limited to the distribution of 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 Newton, MA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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