Shirley, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Shirley Police Department serves the city of Shirley, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 179 violent crimes and 134 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.0 per 100k residents, which is 14.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 15.2 per 100k, 90.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.0 | B | 179 | 106.2 | -14.3% |
| Property Crime | 15.2 | A | 134 | 163.6 | -90.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.3 | D | 70 | 22.3 | +36.3% |
| Larceny | 15.2 | A | 92 | 116.4 | -87.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 81.6% lower Property: 204.2% higher |
| Ashby | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Belmont | 0 miles | A 37.7 | A 64.0 | Violent: 58.6% lower Property: 322.3% higher |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 22.4% higher |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 50.7% lower Property: 307.1% higher |