Middleton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middleton Police Department serves the city of Middleton, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 162 property crimes. Property crime averages 30.1 per 100k, 81.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 30.1 | A | 162 | 163.6 | -81.6% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 18 | 24.0 | -58.3% |
| Larceny | 20.0 | A | 132 | 116.4 | -82.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading | 3 miles | A 32.0 | A 38.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 27.9% higher |
| Lynnfield | 4 miles | A 38.5 | A 77.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 156.3% higher |
| Topsfield | 4 miles | A 30.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Danvers | 5 miles | A 43.2 | A 97.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 223.7% higher |
| Boxford | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.2% higher |