Milton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Milton Police Department serves the city of Milton, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 198 violent crimes and 569 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.1 per 100k residents, which is 86.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.8 per 100k, 63.4% 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 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents466 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.1 | A | 198 | 106.2 | -86.7% |
| Property Crime | 59.8 | A | 569 | 163.6 | -63.4% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -39.5% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 69 | 24.0 | -56.1% |
| Larceny | 49.3 | A | 466 | 116.4 | -57.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 4 miles | B 77.1 | B 117.1 | Violent: 447.6% higher Property: 95.8% higher |
| Dedham | 5 miles | B 71.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 410.6% higher Property: 93.6% higher |
| Braintree | 5 miles | B 77.8 | B 129.7 | Violent: 452.8% higher Property: 116.9% higher |
| Canton | 6 miles | A 40.2 | A 60.3 | Violent: 185.7% higher Property: 0.9% higher |
| Brookline | 6 miles | A 22.4 | A 67.0 | Violent: 58.7% higher Property: 12.1% higher |