Wayland, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wayland Police Department serves the city of Wayland, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 26 violent crimes and 54 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.1 per 100k residents, which is 79.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.7 per 100k, 91.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.1 | A | 26 | 106.2 | -79.2% |
| Property Crime | 14.7 | A | 54 | 163.6 | -91.0% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 8 | 24.0 | -69.4% |
| Larceny | 7.3 | A | 38 | 116.4 | -93.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 3 miles | A 10.5 | A 47.2 | Violent: 52.5% lower Property: 220.7% higher |
| Lincoln | 4 miles | A 58.7 | A 29.4 | Violent: 166.1% higher Property: 99.5% higher |
| Weston | 4 miles | A 25.8 | A 51.5 | Violent: 16.7% higher Property: 250.2% higher |
| Natick | 6 miles | A 36.0 | C 155.2 | Violent: 63.3% higher Property: 954.9% higher |
| Newton | 7 miles | A 13.8 | A 47.1 | Violent: 37.5% lower Property: 220.4% higher |