Berlin, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Berlin Police Department serves the city of Berlin, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 95 property crimes. Property crime averages 42.1 per 100k, 74.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 42.1 | A | 95 | 163.6 | -74.3% |
| Larceny | 21.0 | A | 84 | 116.4 | -81.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 3 | 22.2 | -5.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 48.7% lower |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 10.9% lower |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lancaster | 0 miles | A 23.8 | A 35.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.2% lower |