Malden, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Malden Police Department serves the city of Malden, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,175 violent crimes and 3,904 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.1 per 100k residents, which is 57.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.2 per 100k, 27.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,175 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,904 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,914 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.1 | A | 2175 | 106.2 | -57.5% |
| Property Crime | 118.2 | B | 3904 | 163.6 | -27.7% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -55.9% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 131 | 5.8 | -46.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.7 | B | 630 | 22.3 | -16.1% |
| Burglary | 15.6 | A | 463 | 24.0 | -35.3% |
| Larceny | 87.1 | B | 2914 | 116.4 | -25.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.6 | B | 519 | 22.2 | -29.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 62.8% lower Property: 61.0% 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: 16.5% lower Property: 45.8% lower |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.3% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 0.5% lower Property: 47.8% lower |