West Brookfield, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Brookfield Police Department serves the city of West Brookfield, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 30 violent crimes and 24 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.4 per 100k residents, which is 26.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.1 per 100k, 84.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate78.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.4 | B | 30 | 106.2 | -26.2% |
| Property Crime | 26.1 | A | 24 | 163.6 | -84.0% |
| Larceny | 26.1 | A | 15 | 116.4 | -77.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brookfield | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ware | 8 miles | C 113.9 | A 19.0 | Violent: 45.3% higher Property: 27.4% lower |
| Charlton | 8 miles | A 7.4 | A 22.3 | Violent: 90.5% lower Property: 14.6% lower |
| Berlin | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.0% higher |
| Brookfield | 11 miles | A 58.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 25.9% lower Property: N/A |