Watertown, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Watertown Police Department serves the city of Watertown, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 938 violent crimes and 1,673 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.9 per 100k residents, which is 59.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.3 per 100k, 42.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate94.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,673 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,428 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.9 | A | 938 | 106.2 | -59.6% |
| Property Crime | 94.3 | A | 1673 | 163.6 | -42.3% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 38 | 3.5 | +61.7% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 25 | 5.8 | -1.7% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 163 | 24.0 | -88.1% |
| Larceny | 88.6 | B | 1428 | 116.4 | -23.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -87.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 0 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: 51.1% 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: 12.2% lower Property: 32.1% lower |
| Boxborough | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.3% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | A 44.9 | A 61.7 | Violent: 4.7% higher Property: 34.6% lower |