Billerica, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Billerica Police Department serves the city of Billerica, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 747 violent crimes and 917 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.0 per 100k residents, which is 68.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.8 per 100k, 76.3% 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 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 | 34.0 | A | 747 | 106.2 | -68.0% |
| Property Crime | 38.8 | A | 917 | 163.6 | -76.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 110 | 22.3 | -89.1% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 124 | 24.0 | -79.8% |
| Larceny | 29.1 | A | 688 | 116.4 | -75.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 97 | 22.2 | -89.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.3% higher |
| Bedford | 5 miles | A 7.1 | A 21.3 | Violent: 79.2% lower Property: 45.3% lower |
| Wilmington | 5 miles | A 61.4 | A 79.0 | Violent: 80.8% higher Property: 103.4% higher |
| Burlington | 6 miles | A 57.9 | C 150.6 | Violent: 70.6% higher Property: 288.0% higher |
| Chelmsford | 6 miles | A 27.9 | A 41.9 | Violent: 17.8% lower Property: 7.9% higher |