Natick Safer than 45 Percent of U.S. Cities

Natick has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average of communities similar in population size, according to real estate data compiled by NeighborhoodScout.com.

Natick is safer than 45 percent of the cities and towns in the U.S. of all population sizes, according to the report, while the town's crime rate is lower than approximately 35 percent of the communities in Massachusetts. The chances of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 48, which is noticeably lower than communities of similar population size.

According to the data, Natick experiences an average of 690 total crimes annually (46 violent and 644 property).

Residents’ chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 725, much lower than the state average (1 in 233). Property crimes are more likely to occur in Natick as 1 in 52 residents may become victims.

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