Woburn, MA has safety grade B, a population of about 40,297, an overall crime rate near 434 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Woburn, MA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Woburn, MA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Woburn, MA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Woburn, MA crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
B
Somewhat Safe
Violent Crime Rate
2.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Woburn, MA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (51.4% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 175 incidents suggests Woburn maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Woburn demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Woburn, MA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2581035, a total of 175 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 90 incidents, followed by assault with 66 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (43 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (27 incidents). Motor vehicle theft accounts for 9 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering for 6, and stolen property offenses for 5. Assault offenses are uniformly categorized as assault, totaling 66 incidents. Other notable crime categories include sex offenses (5 incidents), robbery (3 incidents), and a category labeled "others" (11 incidents). The sex offenses category includes kidnapping/abduction (1 incident) and sex offenses (4 incidents). The robbery category consists solely of robbery incidents (3 incidents). The "others" category includes counterfeiting/forgery (1 incident) and fraud offenses (10 incidents).
Woburn, MA crime map
Crime Map
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Safety79.8
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Total Crimes02713
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Per 1K56
Total Crimes02108
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Safety47.7
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FAQ about crime in Woburn, MA
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 Woburn, 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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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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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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