STONEHAM, MASS. — A Middlesex County town of 23,355 residents built around the Stone Zoo and the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stoneham traces its commercial core to the Central Square Historic District, a National Register of Historic Places downtown that dates back to the town’s shoe-manufacturing era. Stoneham was first explored by Governor John Winthrop’s party in 1632, settled in 1634 as part of Charlestown, and incorporated as its own town in 1725.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides security guard services in Stoneham, MA — armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and licensed private investigation services — for a Middlesex County town of 23,355 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) bordering the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Stoneham is home to the Stone Zoo and the Central Square Historic District, and was during the Industrial Revolution a major shoe-manufacturing center.
Security Built Around Stoneham’s Districts
- Central Square Historic District — the town’s historic downtown commercial core, covered through retail security services.
- Montvale Avenue corridor — an active office corridor with multiple standing office buildings, covered through corporate security services.
- Stone Zoo area — a visitor destination bordering Middlesex Fells Reservation, covered through mobile patrol.
- Residential neighborhoods throughout Stoneham, covered through residential security guard services.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of FBI-reported crime data, Stoneham’s violent crime rate is about 1 per 1,000 residents and its property crime rate about 6 per 1,000 — both below the Massachusetts state averages of 3.15 and 11.12 per 1,000. NeighborhoodScout ranks Stoneham safer than roughly 53% of U.S. cities, close to the national average overall.
That middle-of-the-pack ranking is consistent with a dense, built-out Middlesex County town: not a high-crime area, but busy enough along Montvale Avenue and Central Square that visible patrol and access control still matter to property owners.
Coverage by District
| District | Key Local Features | Hub Security Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square Historic District | Retail, restaurants, historic downtown | Retail security, foot patrol |
| Montvale Avenue | Office buildings | Corporate security |
| Stone Zoo / Fells area | Zoo, reservation, visitor traffic | Mobile patrol |
| Residential neighborhoods | Single-family housing | Residential security guard |
What Hub Security Provides in Stoneham
- Armed security guards for higher-risk commercial properties
- Unarmed security guards for retail and office properties
- Mobile patrol security along Montvale Avenue and Central Square
- Corporate security services for office tenants
- Background check services for hiring and screening
- Licensed corporate investigations for Stoneham businesses
Serving Stoneham and the Surrounding Area
Stoneham sits along Route 28 and I-93 in Middlesex County, and Hub Security’s coverage extends to the neighboring communities along that same corridor.
- Our coverage in Woburn
- Our coverage in Winchester
- Our coverage in Melrose
- Our coverage in Wakefield
Why Stoneham Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard and private investigation services
- Fully insured, with background-checked and trained officers
- GPS patrol tracking and unannounced supervisor inspections
- Local management that knows Stoneham — not a national call center or app-based broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security cover office buildings on Montvale Avenue? Yes. Hub Security provides corporate security services, including access control and patrol, for office tenants along the Montvale Avenue corridor.
Is Stoneham a safe town? NeighborhoodScout data ranks Stoneham safer than about 53% of U.S. cities, roughly average nationally, with both violent and property crime below the Massachusetts state average.
Does Hub Security provide unarmed guards for retail properties in Stoneham? Yes. Hub Security provides unarmed security guards for retail and commercial properties throughout Stoneham, including the Central Square area.
What is Hub Security’s emergency response line for Stoneham? Hub Security maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200 for clients in Stoneham and the surrounding Middlesex County communities.
Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 for a free consultation on security guard services in Stoneham, MA, or request a quote online.