Charlton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Charlton Police Department serves the city of Charlton, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 268 violent crimes and 316 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.4 per 100k residents, which is 93.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.3 per 100k, 86.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7.4 | A | 268 | 106.2 | -93.0% |
| Property Crime | 22.3 | A | 316 | 163.6 | -86.4% |
| Larceny | 22.3 | A | 146 | 116.4 | -80.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 5 miles | A 7.5 | A 105.2 | Violent: 0.9% higher Property: 370.9% higher |
| East Brookfield | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Dudley | 8 miles | A 50.6 | A 16.9 | Violent: 579.7% higher Property: 24.5% lower |
| Auburn | 8 miles | A 59.6 | C 184.9 | Violent: 701.5% higher Property: 727.9% higher |
| Webster | 8 miles | D 136.4 | A 96.6 | Violent: 1733.2% higher Property: 332.6% higher |