Is Cambridge or Falmouth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Falmouth is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 69/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 1,125 per 100,000 versus 3,081 for Cambridge — 63% lower. Cambridge has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Falmouth has a 94% lower rate.
Note: Cambridge is 3.6x 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 SAFER than Cambridge, MA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cambridge | Falmouth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,081.0 | 1,124.7 | +1,956.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 436.7 | 283.4 | +153.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 34.0 | 59.0 | -25.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.3 | 5.9 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 311.3 | 218.4 | +92.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,644.3 | 841.3 | +1,803.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 236.6 | 165.3 | +71.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,323.0 | 640.6 | +1,682.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.7 | 35.4 | +49.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or Falmouth safer?
Falmouth is safer with a total crime rate of 1,125 per 100K vs 3,081 for Cambridge — a 63% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 436.7 per 100K while Falmouth has 283.4. Falmouth 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 Falmouth, MA
Falmouth, MA, a Cape Cod town known for its historic Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, stretches along Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound. Its population of over 30,000 residents swells significantly during the summer months. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 33,877, Falmouth has a total crime rate of 1,124.7 per 100,000 residents.