Winchendon, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Winchendon Police Department serves the city of Winchendon, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 629 violent crimes and 419 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.9 per 100k residents, which is 8.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 38.3 per 100k, 76.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate114.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents629 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.9 | C | 629 | 106.2 | +8.2% |
| Property Crime | 38.3 | A | 419 | 163.6 | -76.6% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 30 | 3.5 | +170.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.1 | B | 124 | 22.3 | -14.0% |
| Burglary | 28.7 | C | 134 | 24.0 | +19.6% |
| Larceny | 9.6 | A | 247 | 116.4 | -91.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham | 8 miles | A 46.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 59.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Gardner | 8 miles | C 100.9 | A 52.8 | Violent: 12.2% lower Property: 38.0% higher |
| Templeton | 9 miles | A 36.4 | A 12.1 | Violent: 68.3% lower Property: 68.3% lower |
| Athol | 11 miles | A 50.3 | A 33.5 | Violent: 56.2% lower Property: 12.4% lower |
| Warwick | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |