Grafton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Grafton Police Department serves the city of Grafton, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 241 violent crimes and 184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.1 per 100k residents, which is 52.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 5.0 per 100k, 96.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.1 | A | 241 | 106.2 | -52.9% |
| Property Crime | 5.0 | A | 184 | 163.6 | -96.9% |
| Rape | 10.0 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +183.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.0 | C | 56 | 22.3 | +12.5% |
| Larceny | 5.0 | A | 130 | 116.4 | -95.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbury | 4 miles | B 92.6 | C 170.9 | Violent: 84.9% higher Property: 3312.0% higher |
| Sutton | 5 miles | A 63.6 | A 31.8 | Violent: 27.1% higher Property: 535.3% higher |
| Westborough | 6 miles | A 55.6 | A 74.2 | Violent: 11.1% higher Property: 1380.8% higher |
| Shrewsbury | 6 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 65.6% lower Property: 833.1% higher |
| Northbridge | 6 miles | A 24.4 | A 30.5 | Violent: 51.3% lower Property: 508.4% higher |