Somerville, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Somerville Police Department serves the city of Somerville, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,022 violent crimes and 5,152 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.5 per 100k residents, which is 60.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.8 per 100k, 23.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 53 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 Rate41.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,022 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents642 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,152 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,934 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents528 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.5 | A | 2022 | 106.2 | -60.9% |
| Property Crime | 125.8 | B | 5152 | 163.6 | -23.1% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 72 | 3.5 | -28.7% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 148 | 5.8 | -56.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 642 | 22.3 | -60.5% |
| Burglary | 36.5 | D | 678 | 24.0 | +51.8% |
| Larceny | 81.8 | B | 3934 | 116.4 | -29.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.5 | A | 528 | 22.2 | -66.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 53 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 20 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 miles | C 116.8 | C 179.9 | Violent: 181.6% higher Property: 43.0% higher |
| Medford | 3 miles | A 36.6 | A 89.3 | Violent: 11.8% lower Property: 29.0% lower |
| Everett | 3 miles | A 60.3 | A 92.5 | Violent: 45.3% higher Property: 26.5% lower |
| Brookline | 3 miles | A 22.4 | A 67.0 | Violent: 46.1% lower Property: 46.7% lower |
| Arlington | 4 miles | A 11.0 | A 30.9 | Violent: 73.4% lower Property: 75.5% lower |