Corona, CA vs Worcester, MA

Worcester is safer with a higher safety score by 24 points. Corona, CA has a safety score of 71/100 while Worcester, MA has 95/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Corona, CA has a violent crime rate of 249.4 per 100,000 residents, while Worcester, MA has 16.5 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Corona, CA has a property crime rate of 1723.6 per 100,000, compared to 0.0 per 100,000 in Worcester, MA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Worcester is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.