Stow, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Stow Police Department serves the city of Stow, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 85 violent crimes and 108 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.3 per 100k residents, which is 86.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.3 per 100k, 91.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 14.3 | A | 85 | 106.2 | -86.6% |
Property Crime | 14.3 | A | 108 | 163.6 | -91.3% |
Larceny | 14.3 | A | 82 | 116.4 | -87.7% |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Maynard | 2 miles | A 38.1 | A 28.6 | Violent: 167.3% higher Property: 100.4% higher |
Hudson | 5 miles | B 81.3 | A 50.8 | Violent: 470.3% higher Property: 256.4% higher |
Bolton | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 264.1% higher |
Marlborough | 6 miles | A 66.2 | B 115.3 | Violent: 364.4% higher Property: 708.3% higher |
Acton | 6 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 17.6% higher Property: 223.4% higher |