Douglas, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Douglas Police Department serves the city of Douglas, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 223 violent crimes and 125 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.5 per 100k residents, which is 28.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.6 per 100k, 86.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.5 | B | 223 | 106.2 | -28.9% |
| Property Crime | 21.6 | A | 125 | 163.6 | -86.8% |
| Larceny | 21.6 | A | 78 | 116.4 | -81.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 95.0% higher |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 23.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 73.8% higher |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 31.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Lancaster | 0 miles | A 23.8 | A 35.7 | Violent: 68.5% lower Property: 65.3% higher |