Bolton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bolton Police Department serves the city of Bolton, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 126 property crimes. Property crime averages 51.9 per 100k, 68.3% 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 5 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 Rate51.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 51.9 | A | 126 | 163.6 | -68.3% |
| Burglary | 34.6 | D | 19 | 24.0 | +44.0% |
| Larceny | 17.3 | A | 105 | 116.4 | -85.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 3 miles | B 81.3 | A 50.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.1% lower |
| Clinton | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 75.3% lower |
| Harvard | 5 miles | A 28.9 | A 14.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.1% lower |
| Stow | 6 miles | A 14.3 | A 14.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.5% lower |
| Marlborough | 6 miles | A 66.2 | B 115.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 122.0% higher |