Somerville, MA crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate 1.00 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
Somerville, 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 (75.2% 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 101 incidents suggests Somerville maintains good community safety standards.
Somerville demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2562535, a total of 101 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for approximately 71% of all reported incidents, with 72 incidents specifically classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime represents the second largest category, with a total of 24 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent, with 13 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 7 incidents, "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" with 3 incidents, and "Motor Vehicle Theft" with only 1 incident. Robbery accounts for a smaller portion of the total crime, with 4 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Sex offenses are the least frequent, with only 1 incident reported, classified as "Kidnapping/Abduction." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data points are needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2562535, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the crime rates relative to national averages or other comparable areas. The violent crime rate could be calculated by combining the assault, robbery, and sex offense figures, while the property crime rate would be based on the total property crime incidents. Crime map data, zip codes, and additional insights would require access to external databases or APIs that are not provided in the given JSON data.
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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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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.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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