Stoneham, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Stoneham Police Department serves the city of Stoneham, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 481 violent crimes and 855 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.3 per 100k residents, which is 58.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.5 per 100k, 59.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade ARobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.3 | A | 481 | 106.2 | -58.3% |
| Property Crime | 66.5 | A | 855 | 163.6 | -59.3% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 16 | 5.8 | +52.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 116 | 22.3 | -60.1% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 208 | 24.0 | -44.6% |
| Larceny | 48.8 | A | 580 | 116.4 | -58.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -80.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 2 miles | A 25.8 | A 25.8 | Violent: 41.9% lower Property: 61.3% lower |
| Melrose | 2 miles | A 41.4 | A 34.5 | Violent: 6.6% lower Property: 48.1% lower |
| Winchester | 3 miles | A 13.3 | A 13.3 | Violent: 70.0% lower Property: 80.0% lower |
| Woburn | 3 miles | A 60.1 | A 84.1 | Violent: 35.5% higher Property: 26.4% higher |
| Reading | 3 miles | A 11.9 | A 47.7 | Violent: 73.1% lower Property: 28.2% lower |