Community Corner

Is Dedham Among the Safest Towns in Massachusetts?

Find out in a recently-released list by Safewise.com.

A number of towns around Dedham have been listed among the "50 safest communities in Massachusetts."

Dedham, however, was not among them. 

The Safewise.com list, released last week, highlighted the low crime rates and other local programs of surrounding communities. Sudbury earned the top spot on the list. 

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Other areas around Dedham included Sharon at No. 11, Medfield at No. 12, Needham at No. 25, Westwood at No. 36 and Newton at No. 38. To see the full list, click here.

Do you think Dedham should have been included on the list? Let us know with comments below.  

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