Waltham, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waltham Police Department serves the city of Waltham, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,762 violent crimes and 2,096 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.0 per 100k, 64.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 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 BAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,762 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,096 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,649 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.9 | B | 1762 | 106.2 | -24.7% |
| Property Crime | 58.0 | A | 2096 | 163.6 | -64.5% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 63 | 3.5 | -11.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 420 | 22.3 | -57.8% |
| Burglary | 7.8 | A | 308 | 24.0 | -67.4% |
| Larceny | 47.0 | A | 1649 | 116.4 | -59.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 122 | 22.2 | -85.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 79.0% lower Property: 20.5% 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: 52.9% lower Property: 10.4% higher |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.0% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 43.9% lower Property: 6.4% higher |