Norwood, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norwood Police Department serves the city of Norwood, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 827 violent crimes and 1,230 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.9 per 100k, 59.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents827 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,230 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents989 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.2 | A | 827 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 66.9 | A | 1230 | 163.6 | -59.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.1 | B | 185 | 22.3 | -14.1% |
| Larceny | 66.9 | A | 989 | 116.4 | -42.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 0 miles | A 51.1 | A 17.0 | Violent: 5.6% lower Property: 74.5% lower |
| Medway | 0 miles | A 14.7 | A 36.7 | Violent: 72.9% lower Property: 45.2% lower |
| Plainville | 0 miles | B 91.0 | B 111.2 | Violent: 68.0% higher Property: 66.2% higher |
| Wellesley | 0 miles | A 9.6 | A 41.6 | Violent: 82.3% lower Property: 37.8% lower |
| Wrentham | 0 miles | A 39.4 | C 173.6 | Violent: 27.2% lower Property: 159.4% higher |