Weston, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Weston Police Department serves the city of Weston, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 101 violent crimes and 187 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.8 per 100k residents, which is 75.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.5 per 100k, 68.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 25.8 | A | 101 | 106.2 | -75.8% |
Property Crime | 51.5 | A | 187 | 163.6 | -68.5% |
Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 32 | 22.3 | -61.5% |
Burglary | 8.6 | A | 41 | 24.0 | -64.3% |
Larceny | 42.9 | A | 138 | 116.4 | -63.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Newton | 3 miles | A 13.8 | A 47.1 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: 8.5% lower |
Lincoln | 4 miles | A 58.7 | A 29.4 | Violent: 128.0% higher Property: 43.0% lower |
Wayland | 4 miles | A 22.1 | A 14.7 | Violent: 14.3% lower Property: 71.4% lower |
Lexington | 6 miles | A 2.9 | A 8.8 | Violent: 88.6% lower Property: 82.9% lower |
Needham | 7 miles | A 15.5 | A 65.0 | Violent: 39.9% lower Property: 26.2% higher |