Brookline, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brookline Police Department serves the city of Brookline, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 813 violent crimes and 2,895 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.4 per 100k residents, which is 79.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.0 per 100k, 59.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 36 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 AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,895 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,555 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.4 | A | 813 | 106.2 | -79.0% |
| Property Crime | 67.0 | A | 2895 | 163.6 | -59.0% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 63 | 5.8 | -45.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.2 | A | 190 | 22.3 | -85.7% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 222 | 24.0 | -60.1% |
| Larceny | 57.5 | A | 2555 | 116.4 | -50.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 36 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 9 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 2 miles | C 116.8 | C 179.9 | Violent: 422.8% higher Property: 168.3% higher |
| Somerville | 3 miles | A 41.5 | B 125.8 | Violent: 85.7% higher Property: 87.6% higher |
| Boston | 5 miles | F 212.3 | C 173.8 | Violent: 850.1% higher Property: 159.1% higher |
| Chelsea | 5 miles | F 253.7 | C 155.9 | Violent: 1035.2% higher Property: 132.6% higher |
| Newton | 6 miles | A 13.8 | A 47.1 | Violent: 38.3% lower Property: 29.7% lower |