Walpole, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Walpole Police Department serves the city of Walpole, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 835 violent crimes and 1,146 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.6 per 100k, 37.3% 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 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 AAnnual Rate53.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents835 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,146 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents978 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.2 | A | 835 | 106.2 | -49.9% |
| Property Crime | 102.6 | A | 1146 | 163.6 | -37.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 135 | 22.3 | -65.9% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 125 | 24.0 | -52.6% |
| Larceny | 91.2 | B | 978 | 116.4 | -21.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 4 miles | A 34.4 | A 8.6 | Violent: 35.3% lower Property: 91.6% lower |
| Sharon | 4 miles | A 59.6 | A 37.9 | Violent: 12.1% higher Property: 63.0% lower |
| Dover | 4 miles | A 51.1 | A 17.0 | Violent: 3.9% lower Property: 83.4% lower |
| Medway | 4 miles | A 14.7 | A 36.7 | Violent: 72.4% lower Property: 64.3% lower |
| Norwood | 4 miles | A 54.2 | A 66.9 | Violent: 1.8% higher Property: 34.8% lower |