Milford, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Milford Police Department serves the city of Milford, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,286 violent crimes and 929 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.9 per 100k residents, which is 50.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.0 per 100k, 73.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,286 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents929 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.9 | A | 1286 | 106.2 | -50.2% |
| Property Crime | 43.0 | A | 929 | 163.6 | -73.7% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -43.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 196 | 22.3 | -40.6% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 148 | 24.0 | -86.2% |
| Larceny | 33.1 | A | 670 | 116.4 | -71.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 101 | 22.2 | -70.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.1% lower |
| Brookfield | 0 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 9.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 0 miles | B 75.5 | A 21.6 | Violent: 42.8% higher Property: 49.8% lower |
| Hardwick | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 37.5 | Violent: 29.1% lower Property: 12.8% lower |
| Hopedale | 0 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 88.0% higher Property: N/A |