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Cambridge, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Cambridge Police Department serves the city of Cambridge, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,373 violent crimes and 12,064 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 179.9 per 100k, 10.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 182 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 C
Annual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,373 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,505 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate179.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,064 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,109 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate145.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,321 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents578 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime116.8C6373106.2+10.0%
Property Crime179.9C12064163.6+10.0%
Rape2.5B1693.5-28.7%
Robbery1.7A4135.8-71.1%
Aggravated Assault28.6D150522.3+28.4%
Burglary24.4C110924.0+1.5%
Larceny145.4D10321116.4+25.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.6A57822.2-65.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 182 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 3
Anti-Asian 16
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 10
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Jewish 21
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Catholic 3
Anti-Gay (Male) 19
Anti-Transgender 9
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Other Christian 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 5
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 5
Anti-Mental Disability 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 7
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 2
Anti-Black or African American 65
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 6
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Somerville 1 miles
A 41.5
B 125.8
Violent: 64.5% lower
Property: 30.1% lower
Brookline 2 miles
A 22.4
A 67.0
Violent: 80.9% lower
Property: 62.7% lower
Medford 4 miles
A 36.6
A 89.3
Violent: 68.7% lower
Property: 50.3% lower
Arlington 4 miles
A 11.0
A 30.9
Violent: 90.6% lower
Property: 82.8% lower
Everett 5 miles
A 60.3
A 92.5
Violent: 48.4% lower
Property: 48.6% lower