Devens, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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72%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Devens crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Devens crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Devens crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Devens crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Devens_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	630 (estimate)	1,415	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	27.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	248.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	140 (estimate)	314	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	131.8	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	852.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	116.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	490 (estimate)	1,101	1,917

Devens crime map

The Devens crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Devens as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Devens crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Devens crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Devens crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Devens are 62% lower than the national average
In Devens you have a 1 in 159 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Devens is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Devens has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Devens

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Devens is 1 in 716

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Devens is 1 in 205

The chance of being a victim of crime in Devens is 1 in 159

Year Over Year Crime In Devens (per 100,000 people)

Devens police department

Item	Devens	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clinton, MA	7,058	26	51	77
Groton, MA	1,127	27	215	242
Pepperell, MA	2,685	77	317	394
Shirley, MA	1,716	167	273	440
Cochituate, MA	6,730	102	358	460
West Concord, MA	7,294	102	358	460
South Lancaster, MA	1,575	104	363	467
Devens, MA	2,007	140	490	630

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Minonk, IL	2,007	144	799	944
Mount Pleasant, NC	2,007	140	738	877
Raymond, MS	2,007	107	1,069	1,176
North Warren, PA	2,008	143	851	995
Hickman, KY	2,005	87	131	218
Devens, MA	2,007	140	490	630

Source: The Devens, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.