Moderately Safe
per 1000 residents
Saugus, 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 (73.6% 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 87 incidents suggests Saugus maintains good community safety standards.
Saugus demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2560050, a total of 87 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 63 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 21 incidents, broken down into Larceny/Theft Offenses (6), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (9), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1), and Stolen Property Offenses (5). Homicide and sex offenses are relatively rare, each with only one reported incident, categorized as Homicide Offenses and Sex Offenses, respectively. Finally, the "others" category also contains one incident, classified as a Fraud Offense. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US2560050" corresponds to the city of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. According to the US Census Bureau, Fitchburg has a population of approximately 41,304. The median household income is around $67,000. To calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, we divide the total number of crimes (87) by the population (41,304) and multiply by 100,000. This yields a crime rate of approximately 210.6 per 100,000. To determine the violent crime rate, we sum the incidents of homicide (1), assault (63), and sex offenses (1), resulting in 65 violent crimes. Dividing this by the population and multiplying by 100,000 gives a violent crime rate of approximately 157.4 per 100,000. The property crime rate is calculated similarly, using the total number of property crimes (21). Dividing this by the population and multiplying by 100,000 gives a property crime rate of approximately 50.8 per 100,000. Without a standardized safety scoring system or grading rubric, it is difficult to assign a safety score or grade. However, based on the crime rates, we can make some observations. The violent crime rate of 157.4 per 100,000 is lower than the national average. The property crime rate of 50.8 per 100,000 is also lower than the national average. The most common zip codes in Fitchburg are 01420 and 01421. Crime map data, which would show the spatial distribution of these crimes, is not provided in the JSON data. Based on this analysis, the most pressing concern in Fitchburg appears to be assault, which constitutes the vast majority of reported crimes. While property crime exists, it is less prevalent than assault. Homicide, sex offenses, and fraud are relatively rare.
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