Weston Among Safest Cities in America, Study Finds

WESTON, MA – As if you needed another reason to love Weston, the town is one of the safest communities in America, according to the website Safewise. The home security and safety company ranked 15 cities and towns in Massachusetts – including Weston – among its list of 100 safest in the country.

Safewise released its annual list on April 3. The website analyzed a combination of FBI crime statistics, public health data and educational offerings to rank communities with a minimum population of 10,000 people.

Lexington landed at No. 7 on the list. Here's what Safewise had to say about it:

Population: 12,159

Violent Crimes (per 1,000): 0

Property Crimes (per 1,000): 2.50

"This Boston suburb is up from its spot as number twenty last year and has made the top ten Safest Cities in America for good reason. While the police cut down on crime, the townsfolk volunteer for the Weston Emergency Reserve Corps to help during emergencies. This program comes with free training on emergency management, response plans, personal safety, and sheltering to provide useful safety education to Weston’s residents. Due to Weston’s proximity to busy Boston, safety measures like these ensure the town is secure if anything ever happens in Beantown."

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