Leicester, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Leicester Police Department serves the city of Leicester, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 264 violent crimes and 611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.2 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.3 per 100k, 61.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.2 | A | 264 | 106.2 | -57.4% |
| Property Crime | 63.3 | A | 611 | 163.6 | -61.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 90 | 22.3 | -18.7% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 55 | 24.0 | -24.7% |
| Larceny | 27.1 | A | 532 | 116.4 | -76.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.1 | B | 22 | 22.2 | -18.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 33.5% lower |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 28.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: 67.1% higher Property: 65.9% lower |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: 17.0% lower Property: 40.8% lower |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 120.0% higher Property: N/A |