Is Fitchburg or Frankfort Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fitchburg is safer than Frankfort (Safety Score 46/100 vs 45/100), with a total crime rate of 1,831 per 100,000 versus 1,845 for Frankfort — 1% lower. Fitchburg has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Frankfort has a 58% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fitchburg, MA?
Fitchburg — 5-Year Trend
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Fitchburg, MA
Frankfort, KY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fitchburg | Frankfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,830.8 | 1,845.5 | -14.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 486.6 | 202.3 | +284.3 |
| Murder Rate | 2.4 | 3.6 | -1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 40.2 | 67.4 | -27.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.4 | 28.4 | +7.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 408.7 | 102.9 | +305.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,344.1 | 1,643.2 | -299.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 271.7 | 273.3 | -1.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 952.0 | 1,188.9 | -236.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 120.5 | 181.0 | -60.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fitchburg or Frankfort safer?
Fitchburg is safer with a total crime rate of 1,831 per 100K vs 1,845 for Frankfort — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fitchburg has a violent crime rate of 486.6 per 100K while Frankfort has 202.3. Frankfort has lower violent crime.
About Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg, a city in northern Worcester County, was a major mill town known for its paper industry. It sits along the Nashua River and has a diverse, working-class population. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 42,332, Fitchburg has a total crime rate of 1,830.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Frankfort, KY
Frankfort, Kentucky, the state capital, sits along the Kentucky River in Franklin County. Home to the Kentucky State Penitentiary since 1800, it's a small city with a population around 28,000. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 28,177, Frankfort has a total crime rate of 1,845.5 per 100,000 residents.