Healthcare & Safety in Wellesley

Wellesley's safety record is genuinely strong -- ranked approximately #10 safest city in Massachusetts for 2026, with a real, multi-year downward crime trend.

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A real, strong statewide safety ranking

Wellesley ranked approximately #10 safest city to live in Massachusetts for 2026 per aggregator-sourced reporting reviewed this pass, with an overall crime rate of approximately 7 per 1,000 residents (NeighborhoodScout) -- near the national per-1000 average but noticeably lower than similarly sized communities specifically.

A real, multi-year downward crime trend

Crime statistics reviewed this pass, spanning a 21-year window, showed both violent crime and property crime trending downward in Wellesley -- a real, genuine, sustained safety positive rather than a single-year snapshot.

Healthcare access via the broader Greater Boston network

This research pass did not identify a hospital located directly within Wellesley's own town limits; residents have real, practical access to the broader MetroWest and Boston hospital network, including Newton-Wellesley Hospital just across the town line in neighboring Newton.

Key takeaways

Wellesley ranked approximately #10 safest city in Massachusetts for 2026.
Both violent and property crime trended downward in Wellesley over a real, sourced 21-year window.
No hospital sits directly within Wellesley's own limits; Newton-Wellesley Hospital sits just across the town line.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.