Upton was incorporated in 1735 from parts of Hopkinton, Mendon, Uxbridge, and Sutton. Between 1730 and 1850, small shoe and boot manufacturing flourished in town — by 1837 Upton produced 21.7% of the boots made in Worcester County — and the Knowlton Hat Factory, established in 1872, became, by one account, the world’s largest women’s hat factory. Revolutionary War soldier Samuel Taft, born in Upton, hosted President George Washington during Washington’s 1789 New England tour. Today Upton State Forest, roughly 2,790 acres established in 1915 and located primarily in Upton, contains the last remaining Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Massachusetts, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
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 Upton, MA, a Worcester County town of roughly 8,200 residents known for Upton State Forest and its 18th-century boot- and hat-manufacturing history. From Mobile Patrol Services for the forest’s perimeter and access roads to Residential Community Security for neighborhoods near the Mendon and Hopkinton lines, Hub Security is licensed to operate across Massachusetts and familiar with Upton’s mix of forested land and residential development.
Security Built Around Upton’s Areas
- Upton Town Center — the historic civic core, where Unarmed Security Guards support municipal buildings and community events.
- Upton State Forest and the Dean Pond area — nearly 2,790 acres of forest containing the last CCC camp in Massachusetts, where Mobile Patrol Services support perimeter and access-road properties.
- Residential neighborhoods near the Mendon and Hopkinton town lines — where Residential Community Security supports single-family homes.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
AreaVibes.com gives Upton an overall Crime Grade of A+, with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — about 90.3% lower than the national average — and a property crime rate of 105 per 100,000, about 94% lower than the U.S. average, with only 12 total reported incidents in 2024. NeighborhoodScout similarly notes that Upton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, calling it one of the safest places to raise a family. With that said, Upton State Forest’s nearly 2,790 acres and multiple access points are exactly the kind of large, low-traffic area where mobile patrol coverage adds value beyond what a low townwide crime rate alone would suggest.
Coverage by District
| Area | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Town Center | Unarmed Security Guards | Municipal buildings, community events |
| Upton State Forest/Dean Pond Area | Mobile Patrol Services | Forest perimeter, access roads |
| Residential Neighborhoods (Mendon/Hopkinton Lines) | Residential Community Security | Single-family homes |
What Hub Security Provides in Upton
- Armed Security Guards
- Unarmed Security Guards
- Mobile Patrol Services
- Private Investigation
- Residential Community Security
- Background Checks
Serving Upton and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Upton, Hub Security provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Upton 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 Upton 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 Upton, where the state forest’s perimeter and access roads need different coverage than the town’s residential neighborhoods — Hub runs one contract across both instead of billing separately for forest-perimeter patrol and residential accounts.
Upton’s own history is remarkable for its size: between 1730 and 1850, the town’s shoe and boot manufacturing flourished so much that by 1837 Upton produced 21.7 percent of the boots made in Worcester County, and the Knowlton Hat Factory, established in 1872, became by one account the world’s largest women’s hat factory. Revolutionary War soldier Samuel Taft, born in Upton, hosted President George Washington during his 1789 New England tour, and Upton State Forest today contains the last remaining Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Massachusetts, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. Hub’s patrol plans cover that historic forest alongside Upton’s residential streets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security provide patrols near Upton State Forest?
Yes. Hub offers mobile patrol services for properties along the forest’s perimeter and access roads.
Can Hub work with homeowners near the Mendon and Hopkinton town lines?
Yes. Hub builds custom residential community security plans for neighborhoods throughout Upton, including areas near the town’s borders.
Does Hub Security provide event security for Upton’s town center community events?
Yes. Hub supplies unarmed security guards for municipal and community events in Upton.
How do I request a quote for Upton?
Request a quote online or contact Derek Kreymer directly.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Upton? Request a free consultation or call Hub Security at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.