Study Finds Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine to be Among Safest States in the Nation, Reports Boston 25 News

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A recent study conducted by the Simmrin Law Group has named Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine among the safest states in the country. Massachusetts ranked eighth on the list, with low rates of various crimes such as homicide, assault, and theft. New Jersey took the top spot as the safest state in America, followed by Vermont and Maine in second and third place, respectively. Other New England states such as Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire also made the list of safest states.

On the other end of the spectrum, New Mexico was ranked as the most dangerous state in America, with high rates of kidnapping, vandalism, and sex offenses. Colorado and Pennsylvania followed as the second and third most dangerous states, respectively. The study analyzed rates of various crimes per 100,000 residents in each state to determine its rankings.

To view a detailed breakdown of the safest and most dangerous states in America, you can visit the Simmrin Law Group website. This is a developing story, so stay tuned for updates. For more breaking news alerts, you can download the FREE Boston 25 News app and follow Boston 25 News on social media.

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