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Melrose, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Melrose Police Department serves the city of Melrose, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 472 violent crimes and 756 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.4 per 100k residents, which is 61.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 34.5 per 100k, 78.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents472 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents756 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime41.4A472106.2-61.0%
Property Crime34.5A756163.6-78.9%
Aggravated Assault17.3B12422.3-22.5%
Larceny27.6A575116.4-76.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.9A7422.2-68.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Stoneham 2 miles
A 44.3
A 66.5
Violent: 7.1% higher
Property: 92.8% higher
Saugus 3 miles
A 34.9
B 108.3
Violent: 15.6% lower
Property: 214.0% higher
Everett 3 miles
A 60.3
A 92.5
Violent: 45.6% higher
Property: 168.1% higher
Wakefield 3 miles
A 25.8
A 25.8
Violent: 37.8% lower
Property: 25.3% lower
Medford 4 miles
A 36.6
A 89.3
Violent: 11.6% lower
Property: 159.0% higher