Fitchburg, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fitchburg Police Department serves the city of Fitchburg, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,616 violent crimes and 2,287 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.5 per 100k residents, which is 8.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 125.1 per 100k, 23.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAnnual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,616 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,287 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,614 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.5 | C | 2616 | 106.2 | +8.7% |
| Property Crime | 125.1 | B | 2287 | 163.6 | -23.5% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 113 | 3.5 | -31.9% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 127 | 5.8 | -17.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.5 | C | 766 | 22.3 | +18.9% |
| Burglary | 7.2 | A | 393 | 24.0 | -70.0% |
| Larceny | 93.8 | B | 1614 | 116.4 | -19.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.1 | C | 259 | 22.2 | +8.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg | 3 miles | A 42.0 | B 126.0 | Violent: 63.6% lower Property: 0.8% higher |
| Westminster | 6 miles | A 59.5 | A 59.5 | Violent: 48.5% lower Property: 52.5% lower |
| Ashburnham | 7 miles | A 46.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 59.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Sterling | 9 miles | A 36.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 68.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Gardner | 10 miles | C 100.9 | A 52.8 | Violent: 12.6% lower Property: 57.8% lower |