Groton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Groton Police Department serves the city of Groton, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 155 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.9 per 100k residents, which is 57.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 Rate44.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.9 | A | 155 | 106.2 | -57.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 17 | 22.3 | -59.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer | 3 miles | A 59.3 | A 71.2 | Violent: 32.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Harvard | 7 miles | A 28.9 | A 14.5 | Violent: 35.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Westford | 7 miles | A 12.4 | A 24.7 | Violent: 72.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Lunenburg | 8 miles | A 42.0 | B 126.0 | Violent: 6.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Tyngsboro | 9 miles | A 16.1 | A 32.3 | Violent: 64.1% lower Property: N/A |