Ayer, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ayer Police Department serves the city of Ayer, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 325 violent crimes and 250 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.3 per 100k residents, which is 44.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.2 per 100k, 56.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate59.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate71.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.3 | A | 325 | 106.2 | -44.2% |
| Property Crime | 71.2 | A | 250 | 163.6 | -56.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 47 | 22.3 | -46.7% |
| Larceny | 59.3 | A | 183 | 116.4 | -49.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.9 | A | 20 | 22.2 | -46.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 3 miles | A 44.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 24.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Harvard | 4 miles | A 28.9 | A 14.5 | Violent: 51.2% lower Property: 79.7% lower |
| Westford | 8 miles | A 12.4 | A 24.7 | Violent: 79.1% lower Property: 65.3% lower |
| Lunenburg | 8 miles | A 42.0 | B 126.0 | Violent: 29.2% lower Property: 77.1% higher |
| Bolton | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 27.0% lower |