Boylston, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Boylston Police Department serves the city of Boylston, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 61 violent crimes and 71 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.3 per 100k residents, which is 43.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.2 per 100k, 75.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate60.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.3 | A | 61 | 106.2 | -43.2% |
| Property Crime | 40.2 | A | 71 | 163.6 | -75.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.2 | F | 15 | 22.3 | +80.5% |
| Burglary | 40.2 | F | 37 | 24.0 | +67.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 3 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 71.4% lower Property: 16.4% higher |
| West Boylston | 3 miles | A 12.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Worcester | 4 miles | C 123.4 | B 138.4 | Violent: 104.8% higher Property: 244.6% higher |
| Holden | 6 miles | A 20.1 | A 20.1 | Violent: 66.7% lower Property: 50.1% lower |
| Northborough | 6 miles | A 6.4 | A 82.8 | Violent: 89.4% lower Property: 106.1% higher |