Is Cambridge or Hanson Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Hanson is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 98/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 325 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 Hanson has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Cambridge is 11.2x 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 | Hanson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,081.0 | 324.9 | +2,756.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 436.7 | 120.7 | +316.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 34.0 | 27.9 | +6.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.3 | 0.0 | +91.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 311.3 | 92.8 | +218.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,644.3 | 204.2 | +2,440.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 236.6 | 46.4 | +190.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,323.0 | 139.3 | +2,183.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.7 | 18.6 | +66.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or Hanson safer?
Hanson is safer with a total crime rate of 325 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 Hanson has 120.7. Hanson 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 Hanson, MA
Hanson is a small, rural town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, known for its cranberry bogs and as the birthplace of the famous Hanson Brothers from the movie "Slap Shot." Its population is predominantly white, with a median age of 42. With a safety score of 98/100 and a population coverage of 10,772, Hanson has a total crime rate of 324.9 per 100,000 residents.