Settled in 1643 as “Nashaway” and officially incorporated as “Lancaster on the Nashua” in 1653, Lancaster is Worcester County’s oldest town. During King Philip’s War, colonist Mary Rowlandson was captured in Lancaster in February 1676 and later published an influential captivity narrative about her ordeal. Today Lancaster’s First Church of Christ, designed by noted architect Charles Bulfinch, is a National Historic Landmark, and the town is also home to Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, one of the Commonwealth’s state correctional facilities.
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 Lancaster, MA, a Worcester County town of roughly 8,600 residents and the oldest incorporated town in the county. From armed security guards for institutional and commercial properties to private investigation services for residents and businesses, Hub Security is licensed to operate across Massachusetts and familiar with Lancaster’s historic town center and surrounding rural neighborhoods.
Security Built Around Lancaster’s Areas
- South Lancaster — a well-documented village within Lancaster, where mobile patrol services support residential and institutional properties.
- Lancaster Town Center — home to the historic First Church of Christ and Thayer Memorial Library, where unarmed security guards support civic and community properties.
- The Route 70 / Route 117 corridor — Lancaster’s main commercial and institutional corridor, where corporate security supports business properties.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to City-Data.com, Lancaster’s 2025 crime index of 38.1 runs roughly six times lower than the U.S. average, with a violent crime rate of 49.3 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 20.8 per 100,000 — both well below national norms, and safer overall than roughly 77% of U.S. cities. Lancaster’s town-wide numbers are reassuring for a mostly residential and rural community, but property owners here also weigh proximity to state correctional infrastructure and a wide rural footprint when planning coverage, which is where scheduled mobile patrol and armed security options come in.
Coverage by District
| Area | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| South Lancaster | Mobile Patrol Services | Residential and institutional properties |
| Lancaster Town Center | Unarmed Security Guards | Civic and community properties |
| Route 70 / Route 117 corridor | Corporate Security | Commercial and institutional properties |
What Hub Security Provides in Lancaster
- Armed Security Guards
- Unarmed Security Guards
- Mobile Patrol Services
- Private Investigation
- Residential Community Security
- Background Checks
Serving Lancaster and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Lancaster, Hub Security provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster, where institutional and commercial properties need armed coverage while residents and businesses elsewhere in town need patrol and investigative services — Hub runs one contract across that mix instead of billing separately for institutional-grade coverage and everyday residential work.
Lancaster’s own history is unusually rich for the oldest incorporated town in Worcester County: colonist Mary Rowlandson was captured here in February 1676 during King Philip’s War and later published an influential captivity narrative about her ordeal, and the town’s First Church of Christ, designed by noted architect Charles Bulfinch, is a National Historic Landmark today. Hub’s patrol plans cover that historic town center alongside Lancaster’s rural neighborhoods and institutional properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security serve South Lancaster and other village areas outside the town center?
Yes. Hub’s mobile patrol routes cover South Lancaster and Lancaster’s other residential neighborhoods.
Can Hub Security provide armed guards for institutional or commercial properties in Lancaster?
Yes. Hub provides armed security guards for institutional, commercial, and higher-risk properties throughout Lancaster.
Does Hub Security offer private investigation services to Lancaster residents and businesses?
Yes. Hub’s licensed private investigation services are available to individuals and businesses throughout Lancaster.
How do I request a quote for Lancaster?
Request a quote online or contact Derek Kreymer directly.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Lancaster? Request a free consultation or call Hub Security at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.