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Safety · Massachusetts

Safest Counties in Massachusetts 2026

Ranked by violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.

Top 10 — Safety in Massachusetts

Score reflects safety only — not overall county quality.

1Barnstable County, MA
55.7
2Norfolk County, MA
54.5
3Franklin County, MA
53.6
4Essex County, MA
52.4
5Plymouth County, MA
50.7
6Middlesex County, MA
46.8
7Hampshire County, MA
46.7
8Worcester County, MA
46.3
9Dukes County, MA
37
10Bristol County, MA
35.3

All Massachusetts Counties — Safety Rankings

14 counties ranked by safety score. Overall Score shown for context.

#CountySafety ScoreOverall Score
1Barnstable County, MA
55.7
58
2Norfolk County, MA
54.5
51
3Franklin County, MA
53.6
46.2
4Essex County, MA
52.4
48.3
5Plymouth County, MA
50.7
48.7
6Middlesex County, MA
46.8
50.7
7Hampshire County, MA
46.7
49.4
8Worcester County, MA
46.3
46.8
9Dukes County, MA
37
61.3
10Bristol County, MA
35.3
45
11Berkshire County, MA
31.8
44.1
12Nantucket County, MA
19.2
55.7
13Suffolk County, MA
15
43
14Hampden County, MA
13.4
32.8

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