Hub Security and Investigative Group combines guards with genuine local know-how to provide dependable security throughout Everett, MA.
Everett did not exist as its own town until 1870, when the section of Malden closest to the Mystic River broke away and named itself after Edward Everett — a former Massachusetts governor, U.S. senator and Harvard president who never lived there, but whose name the new town’s founders wanted attached to it. Twenty-two years later, in 1892, Everett incorporated as a city, and its riverfront quickly filled with the heavy industry that Boston itself had no room for: oil storage tanks, chemical plants, and eventually the Beacon Oil refinery that operated on the Mystic River waterfront from 1920 to 1965.
That industrial waterfront never really left. When the refinery closed, the site was converted to a liquefied natural gas terminal that still receives the overwhelming majority of LNG imports into the United States. And when a casino finally came to Massachusetts, it was built on that same stretch of the Mystic River — the $1.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor, which opened in 2019 on land once occupied by a Monsanto chemical plant. Everett’s layout still reflects that history: a dense residential grid packed onto the high ground, wrapped around an industrial and entertainment waterfront that draws visitors and traffic the neighborhoods themselves never see.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides security guard services in Everett, MA — armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and licensed private investigation services — for a Middlesex County city of 50,045 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) directly north of Boston along the Mystic River. Everett is home to Encore Boston Harbor, one of the largest LNG import terminals in the country, and a dense mix of residential neighborhoods including Glendale, Woodlawn and the Village.
Security in Everett, MA
Hub Security and Investigative Group brings licensed armed and unarmed guard services, mobile patrol, and private investigation work to Everett, MA.
Security Built Around Everett’s Districts
Everett’s history as an industrial waterfront wrapped by residential neighborhoods still defines how security has to be staffed here — the risks on Lower Broadway are not the risks on a side street in Glendale.
- Everett Square and Broadway: The commercial spine of the city, anchored by City Hall and small retail, needs steady retail security presence during business hours.
- Lower Broadway / Encore Boston Harbor waterfront: The casino, hotel and surrounding development generate high visitor volume and valuable property, requiring coordinated corporate security and traffic-adjacent patrol.
- Glendale and Woodlawn: These dense residential neighborhoods rely on residential security guard patrols, particularly around multi-family housing.
- The Village and industrial parcels near the Mystic River: Ongoing redevelopment of former industrial sites drives demand for construction site security guards.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
Everett recorded a violent crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI data compiled by NeighborhoodScout — slightly above the Massachusetts state average of 3.15 per 1,000. Property crime in Everett stood at 13.16 per 1,000 residents, above the statewide average of 11.12. NeighborhoodScout’s index ranks Everett safer than 22% of U.S. cities, though the most recent reporting year recorded zero homicides citywide.
Everett’s density and its mix of high-traffic commercial development on the waterfront alongside tightly packed residential blocks create genuinely different security needs within a few hundred yards of each other. Hub Security and Investigative Group builds separate coverage plans for the Broadway retail corridor, the Encore waterfront, and the residential interior rather than treating Everett as a single uniform risk zone.
Coverage by District for Security in Everett
| District | Key Local Features | Hub Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Square / Broadway | City Hall, small retail, restaurants | Retail patrol, foot presence |
| Lower Broadway / Encore waterfront | Encore Boston Harbor, LNG terminal, Mystic River frontage | Corporate security, traffic-adjacent patrol |
| Glendale & Woodlawn | Dense residential streets, multi-family housing | Residential patrol |
| The Village / industrial parcels | Former industrial sites under redevelopment | Construction site security |
What Hub Provides in Everett 
- Armed security guards for high-traffic commercial and waterfront sites
- Unarmed security guards for offices, retail and residential properties
- Mobile patrol security across Broadway, Glendale and the Village
- Construction site security guards for waterfront and industrial redevelopment
- Background check services for Everett employers
- Corporate investigations for local businesses and property managers
Serving Everett and the Surrounding Area
Everett sits inside the tight ring of cities immediately north of Boston, all of which Hub Security and Investigative Group already covers, so a client with property in more than one of these cities gets a single coordinated patrol schedule.
- Our coverage in Malden
- Our coverage in Somerville
- Our coverage in Revere
- Our coverage in Boston
Why Everett Businesses and Residents Choose Hub 
- Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard services and private investigation work
- Fully insured, with officers who are background-checked and trained before deployment
- GPS patrol tracking and unannounced supervisor inspections on every shift
- Local management that knows Everett’s districts — not a national call center or app-based broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Licensing, Insurance, and What Hub Offers for Security in Everett, MA
Every guard Hub Security and Investigative Group assigns to security in Everett, MA works under Massachusetts Security Guard License #LP0203L, a license Hub has held since 2004. Everett clients are also covered by Hub’s $3 million general liability insurance policy, giving property managers, business owners, and event organizers a clear answer on accountability before anything ever goes wrong. That combination of state licensing and real insurance coverage is one of the first things Everett clients ask about, and Hub can provide documentation before a contract is ever signed.
Everett’s mix of Broadway retail, waterfront development, and dense residential neighborhoods each call for a different security approach, so Hub tailors its service mix rather than selling one package to every client:
- Mobile patrols that check parking lots, loading docks, and common areas on a documented schedule throughout the night and day.
- Armed guards for Everett sites that need a stronger visible deterrent, such as retail centers or higher-risk properties.
- Unarmed guards for routine access control, visitor check-in, and day-to-day property monitoring.
- Crowd-certified event management, including guards who hold the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Crowd Manager certification along with CPR/First Aid training and Narcan administration, for festivals and public gatherings in the city.
- Private investigation and background check services for tenant screening, incident investigation, and due diligence work.
Why Condos and Apartment Communities in Everett Choose Hub
Everett’s rental housing stock includes newer waterfront-area developments like Hanover Everett on 2nd Street, near the Alford Street Bridge and the Mystic River. Multi-family properties like this benefit from a security partner who understands apartment living: controlling building access after dark, keeping an eye on parking areas, and giving residents a visible, licensed presence rather than a camera pointed at an empty hallway. Hub works with condo boards and property managers throughout Everett to build a coverage plan that fits the building’s layout, resident count, and budget, rather than applying the same template everywhere.
Licensing and Insurance: What to Verify in Everett, MA
Comparing security companies for a Everett property should start with licensing and insurance, not end there. Ask to see a current Massachusetts Security Guard License and proof of coverage before signing. Hub keeps both current and adds unannounced supervisor visits on top.
Mobile Patrol Scheduling for Everett, MA
Hub builds mobile patrol schedules around each Everett property’s actual risk pattern rather than a one-size-fits-all route. Guards performing crowd management duties at city events are trained to the standard set out in the Commonwealth’s Department of Fire Services Crowd Manager program, and Hub’s teams stay current on Everett‘s neighborhood boundaries and traffic patterns so patrol routes actually reflect how the city moves throughout the day.
Condo, Apartment, and Business Complex Security in Everett
Apartment communities like The Pioneer share lobbies, parking areas, and mailrooms among a large number of residents, turning security into a shared concern rather than an individual one. Hub Security and Investigative Group provides patrol and access-monitoring services that an Everett condo or apartment community can arrange and fund collectively, spreading the cost across every resident instead of leaving individuals to hire private security separately, while keeping shared entrances and common areas consistently monitored.
Multi-tenant business and commercial properties along Everett’s Broadway and Revere Beach Parkway corridors, including retail and office space near Gateway Center, share parking lots and access points among several businesses, creating after-hours risks no single tenant wants to manage alone. Hub Security and Investigative Group offers patrol and monitoring services that property managers and tenant businesses can split the cost of, giving Everett’s commercial properties a level of protection that would be far costlier for any one business to arrange independently.
Hub officers are also trained and certified to staff public and private events in Everett — from town festivals and community gatherings to a condo association’s holiday party or a business complex’s tenant 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 combination means an officer staffing a crowded Everett event isn’t just a visible presence — they’re certified to manage occupancy limits and respond to a medical emergency until first responders arrive, which is the standard property owners and event organizers should expect from event security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Everett a high-crime city compared to the rest of Massachusetts?
Everett’s violent crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 residents runs slightly above the state average of 3.15, and its property crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 runs above the state average of 11.12, according to FBI data compiled by NeighborhoodScout — though the most recent reporting year recorded no homicides in the city.
Does Hub provide coverage near Encore Boston Harbor?
Yes. Hub Security and Investigative Group staffs corporate and event-adjacent security for businesses and properties along the Lower Broadway waterfront corridor near Encore.
Can Hub provide armed guards in Everett?
Yes. Hub assigns armed or unarmed officers in Everett based on the site’s risk profile and the client’s insurance requirements.
Is Hub licensed to conduct private investigations in Everett?
Yes. Hub Security and Investigative Group holds Massachusetts licensing for private investigation services, including background checks and corporate investigations, alongside its security guard licensing.
Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 for a free consultation on security in Everett, MA, or request a quote online.
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