West Boylston, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Boylston Police Department serves the city of West Boylston, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 115 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.8 per 100k residents, which is 88.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.8 | A | 115 | 106.2 | -88.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 44 | 22.3 | -42.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston | 3 miles | A 60.3 | A 40.2 | Violent: 372.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Holden | 5 miles | A 20.1 | A 20.1 | Violent: 57.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Shrewsbury | 6 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 35.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Clinton | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.8 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sterling | 6 miles | A 36.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 185.2% higher Property: N/A |