Worcester, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Worcester Police Department serves the city of Worcester, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 15,650 violent crimes and 16,583 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.4 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.4 per 100k, 15.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 33 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 CHomicide
Grade CRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.4 | C | 15650 | 106.2 | +16.2% |
| Property Crime | 138.4 | B | 16583 | 163.6 | -15.4% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 45 | 0.5 | -9.9% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 214 | 3.5 | -31.6% |
| Robbery | 7.3 | D | 932 | 5.8 | +24.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.9 | D | 4588 | 22.3 | +56.6% |
| Burglary | 26.6 | C | 3079 | 24.0 | +10.8% |
| Larceny | 102.1 | B | 11681 | 116.4 | -12.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 1779 | 22.2 | -56.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 33 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 8 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 4 miles | A 17.2 | A 46.8 | Violent: 86.0% lower Property: 66.2% lower |
| Boylston | 4 miles | A 60.3 | A 40.2 | Violent: 51.2% lower Property: 71.0% lower |
| Auburn | 6 miles | A 59.6 | C 184.9 | Violent: 51.7% lower Property: 33.5% higher |
| Millbury | 6 miles | B 92.6 | C 170.9 | Violent: 25.0% lower Property: 23.5% higher |
| West Boylston | 7 miles | A 12.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 89.7% lower Property: N/A |