Medfield, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Medfield Police Department serves the city of Medfield, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 97 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.6 per 100k residents, which is 64.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.6 | A | 97 | 106.2 | -64.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 36 | 22.3 | +1.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millis | 3 miles | A 11.0 | A 11.0 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Walpole | 4 miles | A 53.2 | A 102.6 | Violent: 41.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Norfolk | 5 miles | A 34.4 | A 8.6 | Violent: 8.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Westwood | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Holliston | 6 miles | A 40.4 | A 33.7 | Violent: 7.4% higher Property: N/A |