Westford, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westford Police Department serves the city of Westford, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 148 violent crimes and 304 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.4 per 100k residents, which is 88.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 24.7 per 100k, 84.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.4 | A | 148 | 106.2 | -88.4% |
| Property Crime | 24.7 | A | 304 | 163.6 | -84.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 43 | 22.3 | -81.5% |
| Burglary | 4.1 | A | 28 | 24.0 | -82.9% |
| Larceny | 20.6 | A | 254 | 116.4 | -82.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 5 miles | A 27.9 | A 41.9 | Violent: 125.8% higher Property: 69.4% higher |
| Carlisle | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 57.4% higher |
| Tyngsboro | 6 miles | A 16.1 | A 32.3 | Violent: 30.4% higher Property: 30.4% higher |
| Acton | 7 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 35.6% higher Property: 86.5% higher |
| Ashby | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |