Randolph, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

30%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Randolph_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	478	n/a (estimate)	1,472	1,392	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	6.2	2.1	6.3
Rape	5	n/a	15.4	29.1	40.0
Robbery	9	n/a	27.7	37.7	66.1
Assault	68	n/a	209.4	253.1	268.2
Violent crime	84	n/a (estimate)	259	322	370
Burglary	49	n/a	150.9	142.8	269.8
Theft	298	n/a	917.6	827.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	47	n/a	144.7	99.7	282.7
Property crime	394	n/a (estimate)	1,213	1,070	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Randolph, MA

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Randolph crime rate is lower than the national average by 36.7%. Specifically, there were 84 violent crimes in Randolph, equivalent to 259 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 30.1%. Furthermore, Randolph recorded 394 property crimes, amounting to 1213 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 37.9%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Randolph?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Randolph residents. Out of the respondents (17 in total), 18% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Randolph were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 82% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Randolph a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Randolph is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Randolph has a total crime rate that is 37% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.31 daily crimes (0.23 violent daily crimes and 1.08 daily property crimes) in Randolph.

Has Crime in Randolph Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Randolph. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Randolph has increased by 14.6%. Specifically, violent crime has decreased by 11.6%, while property crime has increased by 22.4%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Randolph.

Potential Causes for Crime in Randolph

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Randolph, 82.1% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

In Randolph, the cost of living is 27.72% higher than the national average. A substantial cost of living can burden residents, particularly those with constrained financial means. When individuals contend with steep housing expenses, grocery bills, utility costs, healthcare and essential needs that strain their budgets, they may turn to criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities characterized by a more affordable cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, which could potentially lead to decreased crime rates.

High rental costs can limit economic mobility, making it difficult for individuals to save money, invest in education, or access better job opportunities. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and increase the risk of involvement in criminal activities. In summary, high rental costs can create economic challenges, overcrowding, and neighborhood dynamics that may increase the likelihood of certain types of crime, particularly property crimes. In Randolph, the average rental rates are $1,267 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

Randolph crime map

The Randolph crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Randolph as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Randolph crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Randolph crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Randolph crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Randolph are 30% lower than the national average
In Randolph you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Randolph is safer than 47% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Randolph has increased by 14%

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Daily Crime In Randolph (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Randolph for every 100,000 residents. The Randolph total amount of daily crime is 1.06 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.58 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Randolph, is 1.24 times less than the Massachusetts average, and it is 1.43 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Randolph has a daily crime average that is 1.13 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.61 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Randolph (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Randolph to every other city in Massachusetts, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Randolph safe? The gauges above illustrate that Randolph is safer than 28% of every city located within Massachusetts along with 47% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Massachusetts and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Randolph, MA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Randolph

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Randolph is 1 in 387

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Randolph is 1 in 83

The chance of being a victim of crime in Randolph is 1 in 68

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Randolph, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 387. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 83 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Randolph is 1 in 68.

Year Over Year Crime In Randolph (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Randolph is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Randolph has decreased by 12% and the rate of property crime in Randolph has increased by 22%. The total crime rate in Randolph has increased by 14% year to year.

Randolph police department

Item	Randolph	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	56	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 56 Randolph police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.3% less than the Massachusetts average and 47.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dover, MA	2,518	85	119	203
Sharon, MA	6,217	38	275	313
Medfield, MA	6,668	76	267	343
Wellesley, MA	28,747	61	376	437
North Pembroke, MA	4,159	117	389	506
Milton, MA	27,590	25	492	517
Hanson, MA	1,880	143	375	518
Randolph, MA	33,526	259	1,213	1,472

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dalton, GA	33,515	371	2,465	2,836
Kaneohe, HI	33,540	233	2,179	2,411
Long Beach, NY	33,475	89	144	234
Lake Stevens, WA	33,470	168	994	1,162
Central Islip, NY	33,591	565	2,269	2,835
Randolph, MA	33,526	259	1,213	1,472

Source: The Randolph, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.