Burlington, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burlington Police Department serves the city of Burlington, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 676 violent crimes and 1,896 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.9 per 100k residents, which is 45.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 150.6 per 100k, 7.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents676 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate150.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,896 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,698 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.9 | A | 676 | 106.2 | -45.5% |
| Property Crime | 150.6 | C | 1896 | 163.6 | -7.9% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 19 | 5.8 | -33.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.6 | A | 143 | 22.3 | -47.9% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 107 | 24.0 | -35.7% |
| Larceny | 131.3 | C | 1698 | 116.4 | +12.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 86 | 22.2 | -82.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn | 2 miles | A 60.1 | A 84.1 | Violent: 3.7% higher Property: 44.2% lower |
| Wilmington | 3 miles | A 61.4 | A 79.0 | Violent: 6.0% higher Property: 47.6% lower |
| Lexington | 4 miles | A 2.9 | A 8.8 | Violent: 94.9% lower Property: 94.2% lower |
| Winchester | 5 miles | A 13.3 | A 13.3 | Violent: 77.1% lower Property: 91.2% lower |
| Bedford | 5 miles | A 7.1 | A 21.3 | Violent: 87.8% lower Property: 85.9% lower |