Is Quincy or Rockville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Quincy is safer than Rockville (Safety Score 51/100 vs 50/100), with a total crime rate of 1,668 per 100,000 versus 1,673 for Rockville — 0% lower. Quincy has lower rates in 5 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Rockville has a 55% lower rate.
Quincy — 5-Year Trend
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Quincy, MA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Quincy | Rockville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,667.8 | 1,673.5 | -5.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 335.1 | 150.1 | +185.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 29.0 | 16.4 | +12.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 24.1 | 44.6 | -20.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 282.0 | 89.2 | +192.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,332.7 | 1,523.4 | -190.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 148.7 | 191.7 | -43.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,036.2 | 1,144.4 | -108.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 147.8 | 187.3 | -39.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quincy or Rockville safer?
Quincy is safer with a total crime rate of 1,668 per 100K vs 1,673 for Rockville — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Quincy has a violent crime rate of 335.1 per 100K while Rockville has 150.1. Rockville has lower violent crime.
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.
About Rockville, MD
Rockville, the county seat of Montgomery County, is a diverse suburban city. It's home to the Johns Hopkins University's Rockville Campus and is a major biotechnology hub. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 67,285, Rockville has a total crime rate of 1,673.5 per 100,000 residents.