Is Cambridge or Quincy Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Quincy is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 51/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 1,668 per 100,000 versus 3,081 for Cambridge — 46% lower. Cambridge has higher rates in 1 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Quincy has a 74% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Cambridge, MA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cambridge | Quincy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,081.0 | 1,667.8 | +1,413.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 436.7 | 335.1 | +101.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 34.0 | 29.0 | +5.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.3 | 24.1 | +67.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 311.3 | 282.0 | +29.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,644.3 | 1,332.7 | +1,311.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 236.6 | 148.7 | +87.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,323.0 | 1,036.2 | +1,286.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.7 | 147.8 | -63.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or Quincy safer?
Quincy is safer with a total crime rate of 1,668 per 100K vs 3,081 for Cambridge — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 436.7 per 100K while Quincy has 335.1. Quincy 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 Quincy, MA
Quincy, a South Shore city and birthplace of two U.S. Presidents, is home to over 100,000 residents. Its coastal location on Quincy Bay, part of Boston Harbor, shaped its shipbuilding and granite quarrying past. With a safety score of 51/100 and a population coverage of 103,550, Quincy has a total crime rate of 1,667.8 per 100,000 residents.