Hardwick, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hardwick Police Department serves the city of Hardwick, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 127 violent crimes and 36 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.5 per 100k residents, which is 64.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.5 per 100k, 77.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.5 | A | 127 | 106.2 | -64.7% |
| Property Crime | 37.5 | A | 36 | 163.6 | -77.1% |
| Burglary | 37.5 | D | 9 | 24.0 | +56.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 12.2% higher |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 54.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: 101.4% higher Property: 42.5% lower |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 165.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Lancaster | 0 miles | A 23.8 | A 35.7 | Violent: 36.6% lower Property: 4.9% lower |