Is Cambridge or North Attleboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, North Attleboro is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 69/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 1,128 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 North Attleboro has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Cambridge is 3.8x 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 | North Attleboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,081.0 | 1,127.8 | +1,953.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 436.7 | 95.0 | +341.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 34.0 | 12.7 | +21.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.3 | 6.3 | +85.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 311.3 | 76.0 | +235.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,644.3 | 1,032.8 | +1,611.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 236.6 | 47.5 | +189.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,323.0 | 934.6 | +1,388.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.7 | 50.7 | +34.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or North Attleboro safer?
North Attleboro is safer with a total crime rate of 1,128 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 North Attleboro has 95.0. North Attleboro 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 North Attleboro, MA
North Attleboro, Massachusetts, a town of over 30,000 residents, was once a prominent jewelry manufacturing center. Situated along the Ten Mile River, it lies just north of Providence, Rhode Island. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 31,565, North Attleboro has a total crime rate of 1,127.8 per 100,000 residents.