Winchester, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Winchester Police Department serves the city of Winchester, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 85 violent crimes and 422 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.3 per 100k residents, which is 87.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 13.3 per 100k, 91.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.3 | A | 85 | 106.2 | -87.5% |
| Property Crime | 13.3 | A | 422 | 163.6 | -91.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 33 | 22.3 | -80.1% |
| Burglary | 8.9 | A | 48 | 24.0 | -63.1% |
| Larceny | 4.4 | A | 343 | 116.4 | -96.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn | 2 miles | A 60.1 | A 84.1 | Violent: 352.3% higher Property: 533.2% higher |
| Arlington | 2 miles | A 11.0 | A 30.9 | Violent: 17.0% lower Property: 132.4% higher |
| Stoneham | 3 miles | A 44.3 | A 66.5 | Violent: 233.9% higher Property: 400.8% higher |
| Medford | 3 miles | A 36.6 | A 89.3 | Violent: 175.7% higher Property: 572.7% higher |
| Melrose | 4 miles | A 41.4 | A 34.5 | Violent: 211.8% higher Property: 159.8% higher |