Cambridge, MA Crime Rates & Map

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4%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cambridge_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,736	n/a (estimate)	2,248	1,362	2,346
Murder	1	n/a	0.8	2.3	6.5
Rape	34	n/a	27.9	26.9	38.4
Robbery	64	n/a	52.6	43.7	73.9
Assault	273	n/a	224.3	235.9	279.7
Violent crime	372	n/a (estimate)	306	309	388
Burglary	205	n/a	168.4	149.7	314.2
Theft	2,040	n/a	1,676.3	804.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	119	n/a	97.8	99.2	246.0
Property crime	2,364	n/a (estimate)	1,943	1,053	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Cambridge crime rates are 4% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cambridge are 21% lower than the national average
In Cambridge you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cambridge is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cambridge has increased by 16%

Cambridge crime map

The Cambridge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cambridge 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 Cambridge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cambridge 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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Daily Crime In Cambridge (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Cambridge, per 100,000 residents. In Cambridge, the total number of daily crimes is 1.65 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.04 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Cambridge are 1.01 times less than the Massachusetts average and 1.27 times less than the national average. For property crime, Cambridge has a daily crime rate that is 1.84 times more than the Massachusetts average and 1.01 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Cambridge (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Cambridge, Massachusetts compared to other areas of Massachusetts, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Cambridge safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Cambridge is safer than 18% of Massachusetts cities, and 32% 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 Cambridge. At this time, Cambridge sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cambridge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cambridge is 1 in 328

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cambridge is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cambridge is 1 in 45

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Cambridge, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 328. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 52 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 Cambridge is 1 in 45.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Cambridge is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Cambridge has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 10% in Cambridge, while property crimes in Cambridge have increased by 17%. Total crime has increased by 16% year over year.

Cambridge police department

Item	Cambridge	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	308	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 308 Cambridge police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.6% greater than the Massachusetts average and 11.5% 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	2,453	0	128	128
Medfield, MA	6,575	98	196	294
Arlington, MA	44,408	42	295	336
Lexington, MA	32,936	69	302	371
Winchester, MA	22,491	30	357	387
Needham, MA	30,167	44	382	426
Wellesley, MA	28,909	17	416	433
Cambridge, MA	108,757	306	1,943	2,248

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Antioch, CA	108,675	525	2,417	2,943
Murrieta, CA	108,583	81	1,024	1,105
Temecula, CA	108,965	127	1,943	2,070
High Point, NC	108,982	520	2,772	3,292
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	109,067	300	2,824	3,124
Cambridge, MA	108,757	306	1,943	2,248

Source: The Cambridge, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.