Wilmington, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wilmington Police Department serves the city of Wilmington, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 569 violent crimes and 852 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.4 per 100k residents, which is 42.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.0 per 100k, 51.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.4 | A | 569 | 106.2 | -42.2% |
| Property Crime | 79.0 | A | 852 | 163.6 | -51.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.9 | C | 139 | 22.3 | -1.5% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 77 | 24.0 | -81.7% |
| Larceny | 70.2 | A | 717 | 116.4 | -39.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 56 | 22.2 | -80.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 3 miles | A 57.9 | C 150.6 | Violent: 5.7% lower Property: 90.7% higher |
| Reading | 4 miles | A 11.9 | A 47.7 | Violent: 80.6% lower Property: 39.5% lower |
| Woburn | 5 miles | A 60.1 | A 84.1 | Violent: 2.2% lower Property: 6.5% higher |
| North Reading | 5 miles | A 32.0 | A 38.4 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: 51.3% lower |
| Billerica | 5 miles | A 34.0 | A 38.8 | Violent: 44.7% lower Property: 50.8% lower |