Westborough, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westborough Police Department serves the city of Westborough, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 768 violent crimes and 874 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.6 per 100k residents, which is 47.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.2 per 100k, 54.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. 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 Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents768 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.6 | A | 768 | 106.2 | -47.6% |
| Property Crime | 74.2 | A | 874 | 163.6 | -54.7% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 38 | 3.5 | +31.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 118 | 22.3 | -58.3% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 120 | 24.0 | -61.4% |
| Larceny | 51.0 | A | 708 | 116.4 | -56.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.9 | A | 43 | 22.2 | -37.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northborough | 4 miles | A 6.4 | A 82.8 | Violent: 88.6% lower Property: 11.6% higher |
| Hopkinton | 5 miles | A 35.8 | A 10.2 | Violent: 35.7% lower Property: 86.2% lower |
| Grafton | 6 miles | A 50.1 | A 5.0 | Violent: 10.0% lower Property: 93.2% lower |
| Shrewsbury | 6 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 37.0% lower |
| Marlborough | 7 miles | A 66.2 | B 115.3 | Violent: 19.0% higher Property: 55.4% higher |