Leominster, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Leominster Police Department serves the city of Leominster, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,695 violent crimes and 3,131 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.4 per 100k residents, which is 46.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 91.4 per 100k, 44.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate155.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,695 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents774 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,131 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,534 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 155.4 | D | 3695 | 106.2 | +46.4% |
| Property Crime | 91.4 | A | 3131 | 163.6 | -44.1% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 103 | 3.5 | -35.2% |
| Robbery | 6.9 | C | 91 | 5.8 | +17.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.6 | F | 774 | 22.3 | +64.3% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 356 | 24.0 | -62.0% |
| Larceny | 75.4 | A | 2534 | 116.4 | -35.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 222 | 22.2 | -79.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| 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: 54.0% lower |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 62.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: 76.4% lower |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: 75.9% lower Property: 59.0% lower |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 36.0% lower Property: N/A |