RANDOLPH, MASS. — A Norfolk County suburb once known nationwide for making boots is now weighing a different kind of security: the kind that stops shoplifting, protects construction sites, and keeps overnight watch on commercial buildings along Route 28. Randolph’s violent crime rate sits below the Massachusetts state average, but property crime — the category that hits retailers and contractors hardest — remains a live concern for local business owners, according to data compiled by NeighborhoodScout.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides security guard services in Randolph, MA — armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and licensed private investigation services — for a Norfolk County city of 34,878 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) roughly 15 miles south of downtown Boston, at the junction of Route 24 and Route 128. Randolph was incorporated in 1793 and by 1850 had become one of the nation’s leading boot and shoe manufacturing centers. The town is also where school guidance counselor Arthur Mullaney reportedly proposed the idea behind the Great American Smokeout at Randolph High School in 1969.
Security Built Around Randolph’s Districts
Randolph’s commercial activity concentrates in a few identifiable areas, and Hub Security assigns officers based on what each one actually needs. Crawford Square, the town’s traditional downtown around North Main Street, mixes small retail, restaurants, and municipal buildings — a setting where uniformed presence supports both retail security and general deterrence. The Route 28 corridor (North Main Street and Memorial Parkway) carries the bulk of the town’s shopping plazas and stand-alone retail, another core retail security assignment.
South Randolph, near the Route 24 interchange, holds warehousing, light industrial space, and active construction parcels, where Hub provides construction site security against material theft and after-hours trespassing. Office and professional buildings near the Holbrook/Randolph MBTA Commuter Rail station call for corporate security, and the town’s residential neighborhoods — including North Randolph — are covered under Hub’s residential security guard program.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
Randolph recorded a violent crime rate of 2.39 incidents per 1,000 residents in 2024, according to crime data compiled by NeighborhoodScout — below the Massachusetts state average of 3.15 per 1,000. Property crime, at 8.94 incidents per 1,000 residents, also came in under the state average of 11.12. NeighborhoodScout’s overall crime index places Randolph as safer than 35% of U.S. cities of comparable size, meaning roughly two-thirds of similarly sized American communities post lower overall crime rates. One homicide was recorded in the most recent reporting year.
Those numbers explain why Randolph business owners lean toward visible, verified security rather than cameras alone. A below-average violent crime rate does not eliminate the property crime that drains retail margins and delays construction schedules — it’s the reason a uniformed, trained officer on a documented patrol schedule still pays for itself in a town like Randolph.
Coverage by District
| District | Key Local Features | Hub Security Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford Square / Downtown | North Main Street retail, restaurants, town offices | Retail security, foot patrol, loss prevention |
| Route 28 Corridor | Shopping plazas, stand-alone retail along Memorial Parkway | Retail security, mobile patrol |
| South Randolph | Route 24 access, warehousing, light industrial, active construction | Construction site security, perimeter checks |
| North Randolph / Transit Area | Holbrook/Randolph MBTA station, professional offices, residential streets | Corporate security, residential patrol |
What Hub Security Provides in Randolph
- Retail security guards for Crawford Square and Route 28 shopping plazas
- Construction site security for South Randolph development parcels
- Corporate security guards for offices near the MBTA commuter rail station
- Residential security patrols for North Randolph and surrounding neighborhoods
- Mobile patrol covering multiple properties on a documented schedule
- Background check services for Randolph employers and property managers
- Corporate investigations, including internal theft and vendor fraud cases
Serving Randolph and the Surrounding Area
Randolph sits within a few miles of several other South Shore and Greater Boston communities where Hub Security already runs guard and patrol assignments. Officers and supervisors covering Randolph regularly rotate through nearby towns, which keeps response times short and local knowledge current.
Why Randolph Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard and private investigation services
- Fully insured, with officers who are background-checked and trained before deployment
- GPS-tracked patrols and unannounced supervisor inspections to verify officers are actually on post
- Local management that knows Randolph’s streets and business districts — not a national call center or app-based guard broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Randolph, MA a high-crime area? No. NeighborhoodScout data puts Randolph’s violent crime rate at 2.39 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 8.94 per 1,000, both below the Massachusetts state averages of 3.15 and 11.12. The town’s overall crime index still ranks it as safer than only 35% of U.S. cities, which is why many local businesses still budget for on-site security.
Does Hub Security provide armed guards in Randolph? Yes. Hub offers both armed and unarmed guards in Randolph, assigned based on site risk level, hours of operation, and client preference.
Can Hub Security handle construction site theft near Route 24? Yes. Hub’s construction site security guards patrol South Randolph’s industrial and development parcels, checking for material theft, equipment tampering, and after-hours trespassing.
Is Hub Security licensed to do background checks and investigations in Massachusetts? Yes. Hub Security and Investigative Group is Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard services and private investigation work, including background checks and corporate investigations for Randolph businesses.
Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 for a free consultation on security guard services in Randolph, MA, or request a quote online.