Northborough, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Northborough Police Department serves the city of Northborough, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 129 violent crimes and 414 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 6.4 per 100k residents, which is 94.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.8 per 100k, 49.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 6.4 | A | 129 | 106.2 | -94.0% |
| Property Crime | 82.8 | A | 414 | 163.6 | -49.4% |
| Larceny | 76.5 | B | 355 | 116.4 | -34.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 30 | 22.2 | -71.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | 4 miles | A 55.6 | A 74.2 | Violent: 773.5% higher Property: 10.4% lower |
| Marlborough | 4 miles | A 66.2 | B 115.3 | Violent: 939.6% higher Property: 39.2% higher |
| Hudson | 5 miles | B 81.3 | A 50.8 | Violent: 1176.6% higher Property: 38.6% lower |
| Shrewsbury | 6 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 170.3% higher Property: 43.6% lower |
| Boylston | 6 miles | A 60.3 | A 40.2 | Violent: 846.3% higher Property: 51.5% lower |