Wellesley, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wellesley Police Department serves the city of Wellesley, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 211 violent crimes and 607 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.6 per 100k residents, which is 91.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.6 per 100k, 74.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.6 | A | 211 | 106.2 | -91.0% |
| Property Crime | 41.6 | A | 607 | 163.6 | -74.5% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 14 | 3.5 | -9.5% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 76 | 24.0 | -60.0% |
| Larceny | 32.0 | A | 497 | 116.4 | -72.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 0 miles | A 51.1 | A 17.0 | Violent: 431.9% higher Property: 59.1% lower |
| Medway | 0 miles | A 14.7 | A 36.7 | Violent: 52.7% higher Property: 11.9% lower |
| Norwood | 0 miles | A 54.2 | A 66.9 | Violent: 463.7% higher Property: 60.7% higher |
| Plainville | 0 miles | B 91.0 | B 111.2 | Violent: 846.7% higher Property: 167.0% higher |
| Wrentham | 0 miles | A 39.4 | C 173.6 | Violent: 310.4% higher Property: 316.7% higher |