Gardner, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gardner Police Department serves the city of Gardner, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,313 violent crimes and 1,119 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.9 per 100k residents, which is 5.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.8 per 100k, 67.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,313 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,119 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.9 | C | 1313 | 106.2 | -5.0% |
| Property Crime | 52.8 | A | 1119 | 163.6 | -67.7% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 45 | 3.5 | +35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 254 | 22.3 | -35.3% |
| Larceny | 52.8 | A | 879 | 116.4 | -54.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton | 4 miles | A 36.4 | A 12.1 | Violent: 63.9% lower Property: 77.0% lower |
| Westminster | 5 miles | A 59.5 | A 59.5 | Violent: 41.1% lower Property: 12.5% higher |
| Ashburnham | 6 miles | A 46.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 53.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Winchendon | 8 miles | C 114.9 | A 38.3 | Violent: 13.9% higher Property: 27.5% lower |
| Fitchburg | 10 miles | C 115.5 | B 125.1 | Violent: 14.5% higher Property: 136.8% higher |