REVERE, MASS. — America’s oldest public beach is here, and on a hot July weekend Revere Beach Boulevard is as crowded as anywhere on the North Shore. A few blocks inland, Shirley Avenue is one of the most densely immigrant commercial strips in Massachusetts. And just over the line toward East Boston, the old Suffolk Downs racetrack is turning into one of the largest development projects in the region. Three very different Reveres, five miles from downtown Boston.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides security guard services in Revere, MA — armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and licensed private investigation services — for a Suffolk County city of 60,012 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) about 5 miles northeast of downtown Boston. Revere is home to Revere Beach, the oldest public beach in the United States, three MBTA Blue Line stations, and the Suffolk Downs site, a former racetrack now being redeveloped into one of the largest mixed-use projects in Greater Boston.
Security Built Around Revere’s Districts
Revere Beach and Beachmont, lined with restaurants, apartments, and new luxury development along the waterfront, need visible residential and property patrol along with seasonal coverage during peak beach months. Shirley Avenue, one of the city’s most ethnically diverse commercial corridors and a longtime hub for immigrant-owned businesses, calls for consistent retail-area foot patrol. The Suffolk Downs redevelopment, transforming the former racetrack site into offices, life-sciences space, and housing, keeps construction site security in high demand. And Oak Island and Point of Pines, quieter residential neighborhoods near the marsh and private beach access, are better served by discreet neighborhood patrol.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to the FBI’s 2024 crime data as compiled by NeighborhoodScout, Revere recorded zero murders, a violent crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 residents, and a property crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 — both above the Massachusetts state averages of 3.15 and 11.12 per 1,000, respectively. Revere’s overall crime rate ranks higher than about 93% of Massachusetts cities and towns.
That elevated profile across both major crime categories supports a coverage plan built around visible, trained guard presence and fast incident response — particularly around Revere Beach’s seasonal crowds and the active Suffolk Downs construction site — rather than a cameras-and-locks-only approach.
Coverage by District
| District | Key Local Features | Hub Security Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Revere Beach & Beachmont | Oldest public beach in the U.S., waterfront apartments and new luxury development | Residential and property patrol, seasonal coverage |
| Shirley Avenue | Dense, ethnically diverse commercial corridor | Retail-area foot patrol |
| Suffolk Downs redevelopment | Former racetrack, major mixed-use office and housing project | Construction site security, access control |
| Oak Island & Point of Pines | Quieter residential neighborhoods near marsh and beach access | Discreet residential patrol |
What Hub Security Provides in Revere
- Armed and unarmed uniformed security guards, standing officers, and mobile patrol
- Residential and property patrol for Revere Beach and Beachmont, including seasonal beach-season coverage
- Retail-area foot patrol for Shirley Avenue’s commercial corridor
- Construction site security for the Suffolk Downs redevelopment
- Discreet residential patrol for Oak Island and Point of Pines
- Licensed background check and corporate investigation services, surveillance, and asset searches
Serving Revere and the Surrounding Area
Revere sits just north of Boston along Route 1 and the North Shore coastline, and Hub Security’s coverage extends to the neighboring communities along that corridor.
Why Revere Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard services and private investigating services
- Fully insured, with background-checked officers and ongoing training
- GPS patrol tracking and unannounced supervisor inspections
- Local management that knows Revere’s beach, commercial, and construction-zone realities — not a national call center or app-based broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Revere a high-crime city? FBI data shows both Revere’s violent and property crime rates run above the Massachusetts state averages, with an overall crime rate higher than about 93% of Massachusetts communities — which is why Hub emphasizes visible, trained guard presence and fast response across the city.
Do you provide construction site security for the Suffolk Downs redevelopment? Yes, including access control and overnight coverage during active build-out.
Can you provide seasonal coverage for properties near Revere Beach during the summer? Yes, Hub can scale patrol coverage up for peak beach-season foot traffic.
Are your guards licensed and insured in Massachusetts? Yes — Hub is fully licensed for both security guard services and private investigating services, with comprehensive insurance on every deployment.
Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 for a free consultation on security guard services in Revere, MA, or request a quote online.