Medford, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Medford Police Department serves the city of Medford, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,772 violent crimes and 2,881 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.6 per 100k residents, which is 65.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.3 per 100k, 45.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 40 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 Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,772 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents398 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,881 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,359 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.6 | A | 1772 | 106.2 | -65.5% |
| Property Crime | 89.3 | A | 2881 | 163.6 | -45.4% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 75 | 5.8 | -74.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 398 | 22.3 | -40.8% |
| Burglary | 1.5 | A | 229 | 24.0 | -93.9% |
| Larceny | 83.5 | B | 2359 | 116.4 | -28.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 287 | 22.2 | -80.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 40 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-Hindu | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2 miles | A 11.0 | A 30.9 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 65.5% lower |
| Somerville | 3 miles | A 41.5 | B 125.8 | Violent: 13.4% higher Property: 40.8% higher |
| Winchester | 3 miles | A 13.3 | A 13.3 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: 85.1% lower |
| Everett | 3 miles | A 60.3 | A 92.5 | Violent: 64.7% higher Property: 3.5% higher |
| Melrose | 4 miles | A 41.4 | A 34.5 | Violent: 13.1% higher Property: 61.4% lower |