Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, was born in Oxford, Massachusetts — a town first settled by French Huguenot refugees in 1687 and officially incorporated in 1713.
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 Oxford, MA, a Worcester County town of roughly 13,385 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 Oxford’s Districts
- Oxford Center: The town’s main commercial district along Route 12/Main Street.
- North Oxford: A residential and commercial village along Route 20, with access to I-395.
- Rochdale: A residential village shared with the town of Leicester.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout, Oxford is safer than 44% of U.S. cities, with a violent crime rate of 2.37 per 1,000 residents, below both the Massachusetts average and the national median. Businesses along the Route 20 and I-395 corridors benefit from regular mobile patrol and retail security coverage.
Coverage by District
| District | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Center | Unarmed & Retail Security | Main Street businesses |
| North Oxford | Corporate & Mobile Patrol | Commercial properties near I-395 |
| Rochdale | Residential Security | Homeowners |
What Hub Security Provides in Oxford
- 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 I-395
- Retail security services for businesses along Route 20 and Main Street
- Private investigation services, including background checks and surveillance
- Residential security for homeowners and neighborhood associations
Serving Oxford and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Oxford, Hub Security provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford, where a town of roughly 13,385 residents combines commercial corridors with residential neighborhoods — Hub can bundle a commercial property with residential checks nearby under a single route instead of billing each separately.
Oxford’s own history is nationally significant: Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, was born in Oxford, Massachusetts — a town first settled by French Huguenot refugees in 1687 and officially incorporated in 1713. Hub’s licensed guards support both Oxford’s commercial areas and its residential neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security cover businesses near the I-395 corridor in Oxford?
Yes. Hub Security provides mobile patrol and corporate security services for commercial properties near Oxford’s I-395 corridor.
Is Oxford a safe town?
NeighborhoodScout data shows Oxford’s violent crime rate running below both the Massachusetts average and the national median; Hub Security tailors coverage to each property’s specific risk profile.
Does Hub Security provide retail security in Oxford Center?
Yes. Hub Security provides retail and unarmed security services for businesses throughout Oxford Center and along Main Street.
What is Hub Security’s emergency response line for Oxford?
Hub Security maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200 for clients in Oxford and the surrounding Worcester County communities.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Oxford? Request a free consultation or call Hub Security at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.