Webster, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

87%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

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}	Webster_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	331	n/a (estimate)	1,875	1,392	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	5.7	2.1	6.3
Rape	16	n/a	90.6	29.1	40.0
Robbery	5	n/a	28.3	37.7	66.1
Assault	100	n/a	566.5	253.1	268.2
Violent crime	122	n/a (estimate)	691	322	370
Burglary	33	n/a	187.0	142.8	269.8
Theft	159	n/a	900.8	827.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	17	n/a	96.3	99.7	282.7
Property crime	209	n/a (estimate)	1,184	1,070	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Webster, MA

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Webster is 19.3% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Webster, there were 122 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 691 per 100,000 individuals, 86.9% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 209 property crimes, amounting to 1184 per 100,000 residents, 39.4% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Webster?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Webster. Based on the results of the surveys (14 responses), 0% of people felt that there was very little crime in Webster and felt safe walking alone at night. While 100% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Webster a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Webster 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. Webster has a total crime rate that is 19% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.91 daily crimes (0.33 violent daily crimes and 0.57 daily property crimes) in Webster.

Has Crime in Webster Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Webster. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Webster has increased by 14.5%. Violent crimes have decreased by 0.8%, while property crimes have increased by 25.9%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Webster

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Webster crime rates. The population density in Webster is 3944.8 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

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 Webster, 74.7% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Webster, the cost of living is 6.57% higher than the national average.

Webster crime map

The Webster crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Webster 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 Webster crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Webster 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

Webster crime rates are 19% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Webster are 87% higher than the national average
In Webster you have a 1 in 54 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Webster is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Webster has increased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Webster (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Webster, per 100,000 residents. In Webster, the total number of daily crimes is 1.35 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.24 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Webster are 2.15 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.87 times more than the national average. For property crime, Webster has a daily crime rate that is 1.11 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.65 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Webster (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Webster, Massachusetts compared to other areas of Massachusetts, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Webster safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Webster is safer than 6% of Massachusetts cities, and 16% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Massachusetts, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Webster. At this time, Webster sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Webster

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Webster is 1 in 145

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Webster is 1 in 85

The chance of being a victim of crime in Webster is 1 in 54

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Webster, Massachusetts? If you reside in Webster, then there is a 1 in 145 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 85. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 54 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Webster.

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

A good indicator of whether Webster is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Webster has decreased by 5%, while the property crime rate in Webster has increased by 21% year over year. The number of total crimes in Webster has increased by 10% year over year.

Webster police department

Item	Webster	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	35	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 35 Webster police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 4.3% less than the Massachusetts average and 36.6% 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}
West Brookfield, MA	1,511	26	183	209
Holland, MA	1,430	77	155	232
Upton, MA	2,279	123	184	307
Chepachet, RI	1,673	59	439	498
Fiskdale, MA	3,015	125	416	541
Harrisville, RI	1,284	70	525	595
Brookfield, MA	716	174	436	610
Webster, MA	11,719	691	1,184	1,875

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Florham Park, NJ	11,719	29	387	417
Wanaque, NJ	11,719	36	253	289
Grafton, WI	11,718	48	922	970
Arlington, TN	11,715	413	1,530	1,943
Portales, NM	11,713	651	2,480	3,132
Webster, MA	11,719	691	1,184	1,875

Source: The Webster, 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.