Is Cambridge or Newburyport Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Newburyport is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 95/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 442 per 100,000 versus 3,081 for Cambridge — 86% lower. Cambridge has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Newburyport has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Cambridge is 6.3x 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 | Newburyport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,081.0 | 442.0 | +2,639.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 436.7 | 46.8 | +389.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 34.0 | 20.8 | +13.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.3 | 0.0 | +91.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 311.3 | 26.0 | +285.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,644.3 | 395.2 | +2,249.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 236.6 | 20.8 | +215.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,323.0 | 348.4 | +1,974.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.7 | 26.0 | +58.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or Newburyport safer?
Newburyport is safer with a total crime rate of 442 per 100K vs 3,081 for Cambridge — a 86% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 436.7 per 100K while Newburyport has 46.8. Newburyport 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 Newburyport, MA
Newburyport, a historic coastal city in Essex County, was a major shipbuilding center. Its downtown features Federal-style architecture and a bustling waterfront on the Merrimack River. With a safety score of 95/100 and a population coverage of 19,232, Newburyport has a total crime rate of 442.0 per 100,000 residents.