Woburn, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Woburn Police Department serves the city of Woburn, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 866 violent crimes and 2,035 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.1 per 100k residents, which is 43.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.1 per 100k, 48.6% 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 2 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 Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents866 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,035 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,585 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 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 | 60.1 | A | 866 | 106.2 | -43.4% |
| Property Crime | 84.1 | A | 2035 | 163.6 | -48.6% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 26 | 3.5 | -32.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.0 | C | 245 | 22.3 | +8.0% |
| Burglary | 16.8 | B | 197 | 24.0 | -30.0% |
| Larceny | 57.7 | A | 1585 | 116.4 | -50.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.6 | A | 247 | 22.2 | -56.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2 miles | A 13.3 | A 13.3 | Violent: 77.9% lower Property: 84.2% lower |
| Burlington | 2 miles | A 57.9 | C 150.6 | Violent: 3.6% lower Property: 79.1% higher |
| Stoneham | 3 miles | A 44.3 | A 66.5 | Violent: 26.2% lower Property: 20.9% lower |
| Lexington | 4 miles | A 2.9 | A 8.8 | Violent: 95.1% lower Property: 89.5% lower |
| Reading | 4 miles | A 11.9 | A 47.7 | Violent: 80.1% lower Property: 43.2% lower |