On March 16, 1926, Dr. Robert Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket from a farm on Pakachoag Hill in Auburn, Massachusetts — a moment now commemorated at the town’s Goddard Memorial Park.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides licensed armed and unarmed security guard services, mobile patrol, and private investigation services throughout Auburn, MA, a Worcester County town of roughly 16,970 residents at the interchange of I-90, I-290, and I-395. Whether you need armed security guards, unarmed guards, mobile patrol, or private investigation services, Hub Security’s Massachusetts-licensed team is ready to help.
Security Built Around Auburn’s Districts
- Routes 12 and 20 commercial corridor: Home to the Auburn Mall area and the town’s major retail and commercial base.
- Pakachoag Hill: A historic residential area and the site of Robert Goddard’s first rocket launch, now Goddard Memorial Park.
- Highway interchange district: Properties near the junction of I-90, I-290, and I-395 serving regional logistics and travel.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout, Auburn has a Crime Index of 24 out of 100, with a violent crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 residents (above the Massachusetts average of 3.15). CrimeGrade.org gives Auburn an overall Crime Grade of B. As a retail and highway-interchange hub, Auburn’s commercial corridors along Routes 12 and 20 see significant vehicle and foot traffic that benefits from active security coverage.
Coverage by District
| District | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Routes 12/20 retail corridor | Retail & Loss Prevention | Shopping centers, retail stores |
| Pakachoag Hill | Residential Security | Homeowners |
| Highway interchange district | Corporate & Mobile Patrol | Warehouses, commercial properties |
What Hub Security Provides in Auburn
- Armed security guards for high-value properties and events
- Unarmed security guards for retail, offices, and residential communities
- Retail security services for stores and shopping centers along Routes 12 and 20
- Mobile patrol security for commercial properties near the highway interchange
- Private investigation services, including background checks and surveillance
- Residential security for homeowners and neighborhood associations
Serving Auburn and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Auburn, Hub Security provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Auburn Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Massachusetts-licensed and insured. Hub Security is a fully licensed Massachusetts security guard and private investigation agency, so you are working with a compliant, insured provider rather than an unlicensed operator.
- Local, responsive coverage. As a Massachusetts-based company, Hub Security can deploy guards and patrols quickly across the region rather than relying on a distant national call center.
- Flexible service types. Armed, unarmed, mobile patrol, and private investigation services can all be scaled up or down based on your property, event, or investigation needs.
- Direct communication with management. Clients work directly with Hub’s operations team rather than being routed through multiple layers of a large franchise.
- Background-screened personnel. All guards go through a screening and licensing process consistent with Massachusetts security guard regulations.
- Custom security plans. Hub builds coverage plans around the specific risks and schedule of each property, rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages.
How Hub Saves Auburn Customers Money
Consolidating under one Hub contract also tends to cost less than piecing together separate vendors for guards, patrol, and investigative work: one onboarding process instead of several, no coverage gaps that force you to pay a second vendor’s overtime rate to fill them, and one predictable monthly invoice instead of surprise call-out fees. That matters in Auburn, where the busy interchange of I-90, I-290, and I-395 brings retail and commercial traffic close to residential neighborhoods — Hub can bundle a highway-adjacent commercial property with residential checks nearby under a single route instead of billing each separately.
Auburn’s own history is a genuine milestone in science: on March 16, 1926, Dr. Robert Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket from a farm on Pakachoag Hill in Auburn, Massachusetts — a moment now commemorated at the town’s Goddard Memorial Park. Hub’s licensed guards support both Auburn’s commercial corridors and its residential neighborhoods.
Condo, Apartment, and Business Park Security in Auburn
Auburn’s condo and apartment communities face a security gap individual homeowners don’t: shared entryways, parking areas, and mailrooms mean a single unlocked door or unmonitored lot puts every unit at risk, not just one. A condo association or property manager can split the cost of a Hub Security officer across the whole property rather than each resident arranging separate coverage, covering evening patrols, monitoring shared entrances, and responding to package-theft or trespassing complaints for less per household than residents would pay arranging security in Auburn, MA individually.
The same logic applies to Auburn’s business parks. Multi-tenant properties managed by the Auburn Industrial Development Corporation benefit from a single security contract covering the whole property — consistent after-hours patrol of parking areas and loading docks, a documented point of contact for access issues, and one bill instead of several separate vendors. Retail destinations such as Auburn Mall on Southbridge Street are a similar fit for Hub’s retail security services and mobile patrol, since a visible officer during business hours deters shoplifting and parking-lot incidents.
Hub Security officers are also trained and certified to staff public and private events in Auburn — from a business park tenant event to a condo association gathering or a mall-adjacent community event — and hold current Massachusetts Crowd Manager certification through the MA Department of Fire Services, in addition to CPR/First Aid and Narcan (naloxone) certification. That means an officer staffing a crowded Auburn event isn’t just a visible presence — they’re certified to manage occupancy limits and respond to a medical emergency until first responders arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security provide retail security for the Auburn Mall area?
Yes. Hub Security provides retail security services for shopping centers and stores along Auburn’s Routes 12 and 20 corridor.
Is Auburn a safe town?
CrimeGrade.org gives Auburn an overall Crime Grade of B; Hub Security tailors coverage plans to the specific needs of each property, especially in busy retail and highway-interchange areas.
Does Hub Security patrol commercial properties near the I-90/I-290/I-395 interchange?
Yes. Hub Security provides mobile patrol and corporate security coverage for commercial properties near Auburn’s highway interchange.
What is Hub Security’s emergency response line for Auburn?
Hub Security maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200 for clients in Auburn and the surrounding Worcester County communities.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Auburn? Request a free consultation or call Hub Security at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.