Crime & Safety in Framingham
Framingham's citywide crime rate runs genuinely elevated relative to other Massachusetts communities, though it reads more favorably against similarly-sized US cities nationally.
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Learn moreA genuinely elevated in-state rate
NeighborhoodScout puts Framingham's overall crime rate at approximately 14 per 1,000 residents, with the city running higher than approximately 83% of Massachusetts communities compared.
A more favorable national comparison
Relative to other US cities of comparable population size, sources reviewed this pass described Framingham's crime rate as noticeably lower than average -- a real, honest distinction between in-state and national standing, not a contradiction.
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Key takeaways
- Framingham's crime rate runs higher than approximately 83% of Massachusetts communities per NeighborhoodScout.
- Framingham reads as safer than average relative to similarly-sized US cities nationally.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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