Newton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newton Police Department serves the city of Newton, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,054 violent crimes and 2,558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.8 per 100k residents, which is 87.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.1 per 100k, 71.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 61 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 Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,054 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,558 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,167 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.8 | A | 1054 | 106.2 | -87.0% |
| Property Crime | 47.1 | A | 2558 | 163.6 | -71.2% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 38 | 5.8 | -80.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 191 | 22.3 | -89.7% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 304 | 24.0 | -76.1% |
| Larceny | 37.9 | A | 2167 | 116.4 | -67.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 84 | 22.2 | -84.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 61 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 18 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 19 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | 3 miles | A 25.8 | A 51.5 | Violent: 86.7% higher Property: 9.3% higher |
| Needham | 5 miles | A 15.5 | A 65.0 | Violent: 12.3% higher Property: 37.9% higher |
| Brookline | 6 miles | A 22.4 | A 67.0 | Violent: 62.1% higher Property: 42.3% higher |
| Arlington | 6 miles | A 11.0 | A 30.9 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 34.5% lower |
| Cambridge | 6 miles | C 116.8 | C 179.9 | Violent: 747.4% higher Property: 281.7% higher |