Winthrop, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Winthrop Police Department serves the city of Winthrop, MA in Suffolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 474 violent crimes and 608 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.9 per 100k residents, which is 69.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.8 per 100k, 46.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents608 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.9 | A | 474 | 106.2 | -69.0% |
| Property Crime | 87.8 | A | 608 | 163.6 | -46.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.5 | B | 120 | 22.3 | -26.0% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 71 | 24.0 | -77.2% |
| Larceny | 82.3 | B | 482 | 116.4 | -29.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revere | 2 miles | C 96.3 | B 115.5 | Violent: 192.3% higher Property: 31.5% higher |
| Boston | 4 miles | F 212.3 | C 173.8 | Violent: 544.6% higher Property: 97.8% higher |
| Chelsea | 4 miles | F 253.7 | C 155.9 | Violent: 670.2% higher Property: 77.5% higher |
| Everett | 4 miles | A 60.3 | A 92.5 | Violent: 83.1% higher Property: 5.3% higher |
| Somerville | 6 miles | A 41.5 | B 125.8 | Violent: 26.0% higher Property: 43.2% higher |