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Is Foxboro or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Foxboro is safer than San Diego (Safety Score 79/100 vs 38/100), with a total crime rate of 899 per 100,000 versus 2,082 for San Diego — 57% lower. Foxboro has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Foxboro has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 73.9x 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 Foxboro, MA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Foxboro | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 899.3 | 2,082.4 | -1,183.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 282.0 | 412.4 | -130.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.5 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 31.9 | 21.4 | +10.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 21.3 | 77.4 | -56.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 228.8 | 310.9 | -82.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 617.3 | 1,670.0 | -1,052.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 74.5 | 187.4 | -112.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 489.5 | 1,087.1 | -597.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 53.2 | 395.5 | -342.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Foxboro, MA to San Diego, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foxboro or San Diego safer?
Foxboro is safer with a total crime rate of 899 per 100K vs 2,082 for San Diego — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Foxboro has a violent crime rate of 282.0 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. Foxboro has lower violent crime.
About Foxboro, MA
Foxborough, Massachusetts is a small town in Norfolk County, best known as home to Gillette Stadium. Located about 22 miles southwest of Boston, its population was 18,618 as of the 2020 census. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 18,793, Foxboro has a total crime rate of 899.3 per 100,000 residents.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.