Medway, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Medway Police Department serves the city of Medway, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 105 violent crimes and 146 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.7 per 100k residents, which is 86.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.7 per 100k, 77.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.7 | A | 105 | 106.2 | -86.2% |
| Property Crime | 36.7 | A | 146 | 163.6 | -77.6% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 21 | 24.0 | -69.5% |
| Larceny | 29.4 | A | 121 | 116.4 | -74.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 0 miles | A 51.1 | A 17.0 | Violent: 248.5% higher Property: 53.5% lower |
| Norwood | 0 miles | A 54.2 | A 66.9 | Violent: 269.3% higher Property: 82.4% higher |
| Plainville | 0 miles | B 91.0 | B 111.2 | Violent: 520.2% higher Property: 203.2% higher |
| Wellesley | 0 miles | A 9.6 | A 41.6 | Violent: 34.5% lower Property: 13.5% higher |
| Wrentham | 0 miles | A 39.4 | C 173.6 | Violent: 168.8% higher Property: 373.2% higher |