Needham, MA Crime Statistics

The Needham Police Department serves the city of Needham, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 365 violent crimes and 787 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.5 per 100k residents, which is 85.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.0 per 100k, 60.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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.