Worcester County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Worcester County in MA is served by 67 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 38,889 violent crimes and 39,241 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.5 per 100k residents, which is 56.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.6 per 100k, 73.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents38,889 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,180 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,357 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,017 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents39,241 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,580 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents28,824 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,631 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.5 | A | 38889 | 106.2 | -56.2% |
| Property Crime | 43.6 | A | 39241 | 163.6 | -73.4% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 64 | 0.5 | -70.2% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 1180 | 3.5 | -64.5% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 1357 | 5.8 | -90.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 10017 | 22.3 | -39.3% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 6580 | 24.0 | -71.6% |
| Larceny | 31.8 | A | 28824 | 116.4 | -72.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 3631 | 22.2 | -79.2% |