Harvard, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Harvard Police Department serves the city of Harvard, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 81 violent crimes and 100 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.9 per 100k residents, which is 72.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.5 per 100k, 91.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.9 | A | 81 | 106.2 | -72.8% |
| Property Crime | 14.5 | A | 100 | 163.6 | -91.2% |
| Rape | 14.5 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +309.2% |
| Larceny | 14.5 | A | 66 | 116.4 | -87.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer | 4 miles | A 59.3 | A 71.2 | Violent: 104.9% higher Property: 391.8% higher |
| Bolton | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 258.8% higher |
| Stow | 7 miles | A 14.3 | A 14.3 | Violent: 50.7% lower Property: 1.5% lower |
| Groton | 7 miles | A 44.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 55.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Hudson | 7 miles | B 81.3 | A 50.8 | Violent: 181.0% higher Property: 251.2% higher |