Holliston, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Holliston Police Department serves the city of Holliston, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 166 violent crimes and 250 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.4 per 100k residents, which is 62.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.7 per 100k, 79.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. 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 Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.4 | A | 166 | 106.2 | -62.0% |
| Property Crime | 33.7 | A | 250 | 163.6 | -79.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 33 | 22.3 | -39.5% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 44 | 24.0 | -43.9% |
| Larceny | 13.5 | A | 189 | 116.4 | -88.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 16 | 22.2 | -69.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 4 miles | A 43.6 | A 27.2 | Violent: 7.8% higher Property: 19.1% lower |
| Millis | 5 miles | A 11.0 | A 11.0 | Violent: 72.7% lower Property: 67.2% lower |
| Hopkinton | 5 miles | A 35.8 | A 10.2 | Violent: 11.4% lower Property: 69.6% lower |
| Medfield | 6 miles | A 37.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 6.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Natick | 7 miles | A 36.0 | C 155.2 | Violent: 10.9% lower Property: 360.9% higher |