Wakefield, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wakefield Police Department serves the city of Wakefield, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 554 violent crimes and 683 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.8 per 100k residents, which is 75.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.8 per 100k, 84.3% 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 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.8 | A | 554 | 106.2 | -75.7% |
| Property Crime | 25.8 | A | 683 | 163.6 | -84.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 132 | 22.3 | -83.5% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 93 | 24.0 | -84.7% |
| Larceny | 22.1 | A | 516 | 116.4 | -81.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 miles | A 11.9 | A 47.7 | Violent: 53.6% lower Property: 85.3% higher |
| Stoneham | 2 miles | A 44.3 | A 66.5 | Violent: 72.1% higher Property: 158.2% higher |
| Lynnfield | 3 miles | A 38.5 | A 77.0 | Violent: 49.5% higher Property: 199.0% higher |
| Melrose | 3 miles | A 41.4 | A 34.5 | Violent: 60.8% higher Property: 33.9% higher |
| Saugus | 4 miles | A 34.9 | B 108.3 | Violent: 35.6% higher Property: 320.5% higher |