Marlborough, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marlborough Police Department serves the city of Marlborough, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,482 violent crimes and 2,189 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.2 per 100k residents, which is 37.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.3 per 100k, 29.5% 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 3 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 Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,482 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,189 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,735 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.2 | A | 2482 | 106.2 | -37.7% |
| Property Crime | 115.3 | B | 2189 | 163.6 | -29.5% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 95 | 3.5 | -30.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.4 | D | 621 | 22.3 | +32.2% |
| Burglary | 14.7 | A | 242 | 24.0 | -38.7% |
| Larceny | 88.3 | B | 1735 | 116.4 | -24.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.3 | A | 198 | 22.2 | -44.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 3 miles | B 81.3 | A 50.8 | Violent: 22.8% higher Property: 55.9% lower |
| Northborough | 4 miles | A 6.4 | A 82.8 | Violent: 90.4% lower Property: 28.1% lower |
| Bolton | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.0% lower |
| Stow | 6 miles | A 14.3 | A 14.3 | Violent: 78.5% lower Property: 87.6% lower |
| Sudbury | 6 miles | A 10.5 | A 47.2 | Violent: 84.2% lower Property: 59.1% lower |