Littleton was founded in 1645 as one of the Praying Indian villages established by missionary John Eliot, and was incorporated as the town of Littleton on November 2, 1715. Local militia and minutemen marched to fight at Concord and along Battle Road in 1775, and in 1783 the town gave up nearly a quarter of its land to help form neighboring Boxborough. The arrival of the Fitchburg Railroad in 1844-45 and a long history of apple orchards and truck farming along Routes 119 and 2A shaped the town’s development, and Digital Equipment Corporation later built a major facility on King Street that anchored the local economy for decades. Today Littleton is home to roughly 10,280 residents.
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 Littleton, MA, a Middlesex County town of roughly 10,280 residents known for its rail and highway access, agricultural history, and tech-industry legacy. From corporate security services for businesses along the King Street corridor to residential community security for neighborhoods near Littleton Common, Hub Security is licensed to operate across Massachusetts and familiar with Littleton’s mix of commercial, residential, and agricultural areas.
Security Built Around Littleton’s Areas
- Littleton Common — a census-designated place near I-495 (Exits 79/80) with about 3,065 residents, where residential community security serves the town’s most densely populated area.
- King Street business corridor — long home to a major Digital Equipment Corporation (later IBM) facility, where corporate security services support office and commercial properties.
- Farms and orchards along Routes 119 & 2A — a reminder of the town’s agricultural roots, where mobile patrol services cover rural and outlying properties.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout, Littleton has an overall crime index of 67 out of 100 — safer than 67% of U.S. cities — with a violent crime rate of 0.57 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000, both well below the Massachusetts averages of 3.15 and 11.12 per 1,000, respectively. Littleton’s numbers are strong, but a town with a mix of dense residential areas, commercial corridors, and outlying farmland still benefits from tailored coverage — a business park doesn’t carry the same risk profile as a rural orchard.
Coverage by District
| Area | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton Common | Residential Community Security | Homeowners & renters near I-495 |
| King Street business corridor | Corporate Security Services | Office & commercial tenants |
| Farms/orchards along Routes 119 & 2A | Mobile Patrol Services | Agricultural & rural property owners |
What Hub Security Provides in Littleton
- Armed Security Guards
- Unarmed Security Guards
- Mobile Patrol Services
- Private Investigation
- Residential Community Security
- Background Checks
Serving Littleton and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Littleton, Hub Security provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Littleton 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 Littleton 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 Littleton, where businesses along the King Street corridor need different coverage than the town’s residential neighborhoods — Hub runs one contract across both instead of billing separately for corporate and residential accounts.
Littleton’s own history spans an unusually wide arc: founded in 1645 as one of the Praying Indian villages established by missionary John Eliot, the town gave up nearly a quarter of its land in 1783 to help form neighboring Boxborough, and the arrival of the Fitchburg Railroad in 1844-45 later shaped its growth alongside a long history of apple orchards and truck farming. Digital Equipment Corporation’s major facility on King Street anchored the local economy for decades, and Hub’s patrol plans cover that same corridor today alongside Littleton’s residential streets.
Apartment, Retail, and Small Business Security in Littleton
Littleton’s apartment and condo communities, including Pondside at Littleton, face a security gap individual residents 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 property manager can arrange periodic patrols or a dedicated Hub Security officer across the whole property rather than each resident arranging separate coverage, which is often more practical than arranging security in Littleton, MA individually.
The same logic applies to Littleton’s retail properties. The Point on Great Road is a strong fit for Hub’s retail security services and mobile patrol, since a visible officer during business hours deters shoplifting and parking-lot incidents, and a single security contract covering a multi-tenant property is often more cost-effective than each tenant arranging separate coverage.
Hub Security officers are also trained and certified to staff public and private events in Littleton — from a shopping center event to a private gathering — 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 Littleton 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 serve the businesses along Littleton’s King Street corridor?
Yes. Hub Security provides corporate security services for office and commercial tenants in that corridor, home to Littleton’s long-standing tech-industry facility.
How does Littleton compare to other Massachusetts towns for crime?
NeighborhoodScout gives Littleton a crime index of 67 out of 100, with violent and property crime rates well below the statewide averages.
Can Hub Security cover farms and rural properties in Littleton?
Yes. Mobile patrol services are well suited to the farms and orchards along Routes 119 and 2A.
How do I request a quote for Littleton?
Request a quote online or contact Derek Kreymer directly.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Littleton? Request a free consultation or call Hub Security at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.