Westborough, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westborough Police Department serves the city of Westborough, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 768 violent crimes and 874 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.6 per 100k residents, which is 47.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.2 per 100k, 54.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents768 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.6 | A | 768 | 106.2 | -47.6% |
| Property Crime | 74.2 | A | 874 | 163.6 | -54.7% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 38 | 3.5 | +31.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 118 | 22.3 | -58.3% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 120 | 24.0 | -61.4% |
| Larceny | 51.0 | A | 708 | 116.4 | -56.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.9 | A | 43 | 22.2 | -37.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northborough | 4 miles | A 6.4 | A 82.8 | Violent: 88.6% lower Property: 11.6% higher |
| Hopkinton | 5 miles | A 35.8 | A 10.2 | Violent: 35.7% lower Property: 86.2% lower |
| Grafton | 6 miles | A 50.1 | A 5.0 | Violent: 10.0% lower Property: 93.2% lower |
| Shrewsbury | 6 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 37.0% lower |
| Marlborough | 7 miles | A 66.2 | B 115.3 | Violent: 19.0% higher Property: 55.4% higher |