Dracut, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dracut Police Department serves the city of Dracut, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 781 violent crimes and 1,025 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.8 per 100k residents, which is 82.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.8 per 100k, 73.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,025 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.8 | A | 781 | 106.2 | -82.3% |
| Property Crime | 43.8 | A | 1025 | 163.6 | -73.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.5 | A | 217 | 22.3 | -43.7% |
| Burglary | 9.4 | A | 127 | 24.0 | -60.9% |
| Larceny | 34.4 | A | 795 | 116.4 | -70.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 2 miles | C 118.3 | C 165.1 | Violent: 529.9% higher Property: 276.7% higher |
| Chelmsford | 5 miles | A 27.9 | A 41.9 | Violent: 48.7% higher Property: 4.4% lower |
| Methuen | 6 miles | A 52.3 | A 57.9 | Violent: 178.4% higher Property: 32.1% higher |
| Tyngsboro | 7 miles | A 16.1 | A 32.3 | Violent: 14.1% lower Property: 26.4% lower |
| Lawrence | 7 miles | C 104.8 | A 62.6 | Violent: 457.9% higher Property: 42.9% higher |