Chelmsford, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chelmsford Police Department serves the city of Chelmsford, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 512 violent crimes and 1,548 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.9 per 100k residents, which is 73.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.9 per 100k, 74.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 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 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 | 27.9 | A | 512 | 106.2 | -73.7% |
| Property Crime | 41.9 | A | 1548 | 163.6 | -74.4% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 94 | 24.0 | -76.7% |
| Larceny | 33.5 | A | 1374 | 116.4 | -71.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 77 | 22.2 | -87.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 3 miles | C 118.3 | C 165.1 | Violent: 323.5% higher Property: 294.1% higher |
| Westford | 5 miles | A 12.4 | A 24.7 | Violent: 55.7% lower Property: 41.0% lower |
| Tyngsboro | 5 miles | A 16.1 | A 32.3 | Violent: 42.2% lower Property: 23.0% lower |
| Dracut | 5 miles | A 18.8 | A 43.8 | Violent: 32.8% lower Property: 4.6% higher |
| Billerica | 6 miles | A 34.0 | A 38.8 | Violent: 21.6% higher Property: 7.3% lower |