Tewksbury, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tewksbury Police Department serves the city of Tewksbury, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,286 violent crimes and 1,767 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.0 per 100k residents, which is 51.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.1 per 100k, 28.4% 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 1 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 Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,286 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,767 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,559 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.0 | A | 1286 | 106.2 | -51.0% |
| Property Crime | 117.1 | B | 1767 | 163.6 | -28.4% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 74 | 3.5 | -8.1% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -44.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.0 | A | 294 | 22.3 | -41.5% |
| Larceny | 110.6 | C | 1559 | 116.4 | -5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 91 | 22.2 | -70.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 67.8% lower Property: 60.6% lower |
| 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: 27.6% lower Property: 45.3% lower |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.2% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 13.8% lower Property: 47.3% lower |