North Reading, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The North Reading Police Department serves the city of North Reading, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 225 violent crimes and 268 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.0 per 100k residents, which is 69.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.4 per 100k, 76.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.0 | A | 225 | 106.2 | -69.8% |
| Property Crime | 38.4 | A | 268 | 163.6 | -76.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 63 | 22.3 | -13.6% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 33 | 24.0 | -46.7% |
| Larceny | 25.6 | A | 211 | 116.4 | -78.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield | 3 miles | A 38.5 | A 77.0 | Violent: 20.2% higher Property: 100.4% higher |
| Middleton | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 30.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.8% lower |
| Reading | 4 miles | A 11.9 | A 47.7 | Violent: 62.7% lower Property: 24.2% higher |
| Wakefield | 5 miles | A 25.8 | A 25.8 | Violent: 19.6% lower Property: 33.0% lower |
| Wilmington | 5 miles | A 61.4 | A 79.0 | Violent: 91.7% higher Property: 105.4% higher |