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Is Northboro or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Northboro is safer than San Diego (Safety Score 100/100 vs 38/100), with a total crime rate of 200 per 100,000 versus 2,082 for San Diego — 90% lower. Northboro has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Northboro has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 86.9x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Northboro, MA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Northboro | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 200.3 | 2,082.4 | -1,882.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 12.5 | 412.4 | -399.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.5 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 21.4 | -21.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 77.4 | -77.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 12.5 | 310.9 | -298.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 187.8 | 1,670.0 | -1,482.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 12.5 | 187.4 | -174.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 175.3 | 1,087.1 | -911.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 0.0 | 395.5 | -395.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Northboro, MA to San Diego, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northboro or San Diego safer?
Northboro is safer with a total crime rate of 200 per 100K vs 2,082 for San Diego — a 90% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Northboro has a violent crime rate of 12.5 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. Northboro has lower violent crime.
About Northboro, MA
Northborough, MA, a Middlesex County town, was once home to the first cotton mill in the state. Today, it's a growing suburban community with a median age of around 42. With a safety score of 100/100 and a population coverage of 15,975, Northboro has a total crime rate of 200.3 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.