Acton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Acton Police Department serves the city of Acton, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 387 violent crimes and 547 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.8 per 100k residents, which is 84.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.1 per 100k, 71.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.8 | A | 387 | 106.2 | -84.2% |
| Property Crime | 46.1 | A | 547 | 163.6 | -71.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -81.2% |
| Larceny | 41.9 | A | 444 | 116.4 | -64.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 26 | 22.2 | -81.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Belmont | 0 miles | A 37.7 | A 64.0 | Violent: 124.6% higher Property: 38.8% higher |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.8% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 167.6% higher Property: 33.8% higher |
| Dunstable | 0 miles | A 29.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 77.2% higher Property: N/A |