LEICESTER, Mass. — Colonel William Henshaw of Leicester is credited with originating the term “minutemen” in 1774, a fitting bit of history for a town that helped kick-start the American Industrial Revolution through its hand-card and carding-machine manufacturing.
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 Leicester, MA, a Worcester County town of roughly 11,113 residents. 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 Leicester’s Districts
- Leicester Center: The town’s historic core, home to the Washburn Square–Leicester Common Historic District.
- Cherry Valley: A village along Route 9, bordering Worcester.
- Rochdale: A residential village shared with the town of Oxford.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout, Leicester is safer than 41% of U.S. cities, with a violent crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 residents, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average. CrimeGrade.org gives Leicester an overall Crime Grade of A. Properties near the Worcester line and along Route 9 benefit from consistent mobile patrol coverage.
Coverage by District
| District | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Center | Unarmed & Residential Security | Historic homes, small businesses |
| Cherry Valley | Corporate & Mobile Patrol | Commercial properties near Worcester |
| Rochdale | Residential Security | Homeowners |
What Hub Security Provides in Leicester
- Armed security guards for high-value properties and events
- Unarmed security guards for retail, offices, and residential communities
- Mobile patrol security for commercial properties near the Worcester line
- Corporate security services for local businesses
- Private investigation services, including background checks and surveillance
- Residential security for homeowners and neighborhood associations
Serving Leicester and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Leicester, Hub Security provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester, where a town of roughly 11,113 residents includes both former industrial sites and residential neighborhoods — Hub can bundle a commercial or industrial property with residential checks nearby under a single route instead of billing each separately.
Leicester’s own history is genuinely significant: Colonel William Henshaw of Leicester is credited with originating the term “minutemen” in 1774, a fitting bit of history for a town that helped kick-start the American Industrial Revolution through its hand-card and carding-machine manufacturing. Hub’s licensed guards support both Leicester’s former industrial sites and its residential neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security cover commercial properties in Cherry Valley?
Yes. Hub Security provides corporate and mobile patrol security services for businesses in Leicester’s Cherry Valley village near the Worcester line.
Is Leicester a safe town?
Yes. CrimeGrade.org gives Leicester an overall Crime Grade of A, and NeighborhoodScout rates it safer than 41% of U.S. cities.
Does Hub Security patrol the Rochdale neighborhood?
Yes. Hub Security provides residential security guard services for homes throughout Leicester, including Rochdale.
What is Hub Security’s emergency response line for Leicester?
Hub Security maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200 for clients in Leicester and the surrounding Worcester County communities.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Leicester? Request a free consultation or call Hub Security at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.