Framingham, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Framingham Police Department serves the city of Framingham, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,548 violent crimes and 4,295 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.9 per 100k residents, which is 42.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.1 per 100k, 29.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 19 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 A
Annual Rate60.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,548 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,044 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate116.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,295 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents994 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate56.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,866 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime60.9A2548106.2-42.7%
Property Crime116.1B4295163.6-29.0%
Robbery1.4A795.8-75.6%
Aggravated Assault22.7C104422.3+1.8%
Burglary49.6F99424.0+106.3%
Larceny56.6A2866116.4-51.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.9A42422.2-55.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 19 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 4
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Acton 0 miles
A 16.8
A 46.1
Violent: 72.5% lower
Property: 60.3% lower
Ashby 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Belmont 0 miles
A 37.7
A 64.0
Violent: 38.2% lower
Property: 44.9% lower
Boxborough 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 18.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 84.0% lower
Concord 0 miles
A 44.9
A 61.7
Violent: 26.3% lower
Property: 46.9% lower