Belmont, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belmont Police Department serves the city of Belmont, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 282 violent crimes and 944 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.7 per 100k residents, which is 64.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.0 per 100k, 60.9% 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 13 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 AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.7 | A | 282 | 106.2 | -64.5% |
| Property Crime | 64.0 | A | 944 | 163.6 | -60.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 53 | 22.3 | -49.2% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 318 | 24.0 | -53.0% |
| Larceny | 41.4 | A | 583 | 116.4 | -64.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.3 | A | 38 | 22.2 | -49.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 55.5% lower Property: 28.0% lower |
| Ashby | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.0% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 19.2% higher Property: 3.6% lower |
| Dunstable | 0 miles | A 29.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 21.1% lower Property: N/A |