Movoto 3/11/14: These Are The 10 Safest Places In Massachusetts. Massachusetts is one of the most historically rich, culturally diverse, and academically esteemed places not just in the northeast, but, as residents know, in the country. Bay Staters are proud of their home, and for good reason. It has some of the finest cities in the nation and some of the best suburbs; but just how safe is the Bay State?