Is Cambridge or Duxbury Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Duxbury is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 97/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 345 per 100,000 versus 3,081 for Cambridge — 89% lower. Cambridge has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Duxbury has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Cambridge is 7.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Cambridge, MA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cambridge | Duxbury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,081.0 | 344.9 | +2,736.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 436.7 | 115.0 | +321.8 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 34.0 | 30.3 | +3.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.3 | 0.0 | +91.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 311.3 | 84.7 | +226.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,644.3 | 229.9 | +2,414.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 236.6 | 36.3 | +200.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,323.0 | 193.6 | +2,129.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.7 | 0.0 | +84.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or Duxbury safer?
Duxbury is safer with a total crime rate of 345 per 100K vs 3,081 for Cambridge — a 89% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 436.7 per 100K while Duxbury has 115.0. Duxbury has lower violent crime.
About Cambridge, MA
Nestled across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge is a vibrant intellectual hub home to Harvard University. Its youthful, highly educated population, with a median age around 30, contributes to its dynamic character. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 120,447, Cambridge has a total crime rate of 3,081.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Duxbury, MA
Duxbury, MA, a coastal town on Cape Cod Bay, boasts a rich maritime history as home to the Myles Standish Monument. Its affluent population enjoys a scenic landscape of beaches and pine forests. With a safety score of 97/100 and a population coverage of 16,527, Duxbury has a total crime rate of 344.9 per 100,000 residents.