ROCKLAND, MASS. — The rocky ground that gave this Plymouth County town its name was never much good for farming, so Rockland built mills and shoe factories instead. Those old brick buildings — the Emerson Shoe Lofts, the ET Wright Building, the former sandpaper factory — now hold artist studios and apartments. A biotech headquarters and one of the state’s largest community banks anchor the other end of the local economy.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides security guard services in Rockland, MA — armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and licensed private investigation services — for a Plymouth County town of 17,701 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) about 22 miles south of Boston and 8 miles northeast of Brockton. Rockland is home to the U.S. headquarters of biopharmaceutical company EMD Serono, Rockland Trust Company, the largest publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts, and a Union Street commercial corridor undergoing active mixed-use revitalization.
Security Built Around Rockland’s Districts
EMD Serono’s headquarters and the Rockland Trust Company campus call for corporate access control and after-hours facility security. Union Street, the town’s main commercial corridor and the center of its ongoing mixed-use redevelopment, benefits from consistent retail-area foot patrol. Renovated factory buildings like the Emerson Shoe Lofts, now home to artist studios and apartments, along with the town’s residential streets off Routes 123 and 139, are better served by discreet residential patrol.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to the FBI’s 2024 crime data as compiled by NeighborhoodScout, Rockland recorded zero murders, a violent crime rate of 2.71 per 1,000 residents, and a property crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 — both below the Massachusetts state averages of 3.15 and 11.12 per 1,000, respectively. Rockland’s overall crime rate is lower than approximately 50% of Massachusetts communities, putting it almost exactly at the state median.
That middle-of-the-pack profile supports a balanced coverage plan — steady deterrence around the town’s commercial and corporate properties, paired with straightforward residential patrol, rather than either a heavy security footprint or none at all.
Coverage by District
| District | Key Local Features | Hub Security Focus |
|---|---|---|
| EMD Serono & Rockland Trust campuses | Biopharmaceutical HQ, major regional bank HQ | Corporate access control, after-hours facility security |
| Union Street | Main commercial corridor, active mixed-use redevelopment | Retail-area foot patrol |
| Renovated mill buildings & residential streets | Emerson Shoe Lofts, ET Wright Building, Routes 123/139 corridor | Discreet residential patrol |
What Hub Security Provides in Rockland
- Armed and unarmed uniformed security guards, standing officers, and mobile patrol
- Corporate access control and after-hours facility security for headquarters and office campuses
- Retail-area foot patrol for the Union Street commercial corridor
- Residential patrol for renovated loft buildings and neighborhood streets
- Licensed background check and corporate investigation services, surveillance, and asset searches
Serving Rockland and the Surrounding Area
Rockland sits on the South Shore in Plymouth County, and Hub Security’s coverage extends to the neighboring South Shore towns.
Why Rockland 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 Rockland’s mix of corporate, commercial, and residential properties — not a national call center or app-based broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockland a safe town? FBI data shows both Rockland’s violent and property crime rates run below the Massachusetts state averages, with an overall crime rate almost exactly at the state median — which is why Hub recommends steady, balanced coverage rather than assuming minimal risk.
Do you provide corporate security for offices like EMD Serono or Rockland Trust? Yes, including access control and after-hours facility security for corporate campuses.
Can you patrol businesses along Union Street? Yes, including consistent retail-area foot patrol for the corridor’s shops and mixed-use buildings.
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 Rockland, MA, or request a quote online.