Athol, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Athol Police Department serves the city of Athol, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 616 violent crimes and 512 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.3 per 100k residents, which is 52.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.5 per 100k, 79.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents512 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.3 | A | 616 | 106.2 | -52.6% |
| Property Crime | 33.5 | A | 512 | 163.6 | -79.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.8 | B | 218 | 22.3 | -24.7% |
| Larceny | 33.5 | A | 411 | 116.4 | -71.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Orange | 3 miles | A 26.5 | A 66.2 | Violent: 47.4% lower Property: 97.2% higher |
| Erving | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 119.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 256.8% higher |
| Templeton | 9 miles | A 36.4 | A 12.1 | Violent: 27.6% lower Property: 63.8% lower |
| Winchendon | 11 miles | C 114.9 | A 38.3 | Violent: 128.4% higher Property: 14.2% higher |