Massachusetts Crime Statistics and Rates Report (MA)

Massachusetts crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was decreasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in Massachusetts for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was lower than the national violent crime rate average by 7.6% and the state property crime rate was lower than the national property crime rate average by 32.81%.

Property and Violent Crime

Summary

2025 Crime (Actual Data)	Incidents
Aggravated Assault	17,199
Arson	313
Burglary	8,072
Larceny and Theft	59,407
Motor Vehicle Theft	6,297
Murder and Manslaughter	102
Rape	1,920
Robbery	2,436
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)	95,433
Property Crime	73,776
Violent Crime	21,657

State versus National Crime Comparison

Massachusetts Property Crime vs. National Comparison

Massachusetts Violent Crime vs. National Comparison

Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.

Massachusetts Crime Statistics and Rates Report (MA)

Property and Violent Crime

State versus National Crime Comparison

Massachusetts crime rates by city (Large cities)

Massachusetts crime rates by city (Small cities)