Is Hudson or Worcester Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Worcester is safer than Hudson (Safety Score 100/100 vs 84/100), with a total crime rate of 16 per 100,000 versus 721 for Hudson — 98% lower. Hudson has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Worcester has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Worcester is 10.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hudson | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 721.5 | 16.5 | +705.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 158.1 | 16.5 | +141.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.5 | -7.5 |
| Rape Rate | 4.9 | 0.0 | +4.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 0.9 | -0.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 153.2 | 8.0 | +145.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 563.3 | 0.0 | +563.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 69.2 | 0.0 | +69.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 439.8 | 0.0 | +439.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 54.4 | 0.0 | +54.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hudson or Worcester safer?
Worcester is safer with a total crime rate of 16 per 100K vs 721 for Hudson — a 98% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hudson has a violent crime rate of 158.1 per 100K while Worcester has 16.5. Worcester has lower violent crime.
About Hudson, MA
Hudson, Massachusetts, a town in Middlesex County, was once a shoe-manufacturing hub, founded in 1866. It sits along the Assabet River and has a population of over 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 20,237, Hudson has a total crime rate of 721.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Worcester, MA
Worcester, a city of hills in Central Massachusetts, boasts a rich industrial past, home to the first American-made Valentine's Day cards. It's the second-most populous city in New England outside of Boston. With a safety score of 100/100 and a population coverage of 212,425, Worcester has a total crime rate of 16.5 per 100,000 residents.