Southbridge, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Southbridge Police Department serves the city of Southbridge, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 962 violent crimes and 1,028 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.4 per 100k residents, which is 6.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 79.4 per 100k, 51.5% 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 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 CAnnual Rate113.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents962 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,028 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.4 | C | 962 | 106.2 | +6.8% |
| Property Crime | 79.4 | A | 1028 | 163.6 | -51.5% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 79 | 3.5 | +60.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.7 | F | 261 | 22.3 | +78.4% |
| Larceny | 73.7 | A | 739 | 116.4 | -36.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 100 | 22.2 | -74.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 47.0% lower |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: 33.4% lower Property: 72.8% lower |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: 66.9% lower Property: 52.8% lower |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 12.3% lower Property: N/A |