Townsend, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Townsend Police Department serves the city of Townsend, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 238 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.7 per 100k residents, which is 68.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.7 | A | 238 | 106.2 | -68.3% |
| Rape | 11.2 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +217.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.2 | A | 66 | 22.3 | -49.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 50.2% lower Property: N/A |
| 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: 11.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 33.2% higher Property: N/A |