Bolton, Massachusetts Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 5,871
Key Insights
- →Bolton has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 170.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 392.2% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 45% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.50 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
170.3
+392.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
340.7
20 total
vs National Avg
↓ -53%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 10
Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault9
Property Crime: 20
Burglary5
Larceny-Theft15
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,871 | 10 | 170.3 | 0 | 20 | 340.7 |
| 2023 | 5,778 | 2 | 34.6 | 0 | 21 | 363.4 |
| 2022 | 5,710 | 5 | 87.6 | 0 | 25 | 437.8 |
| 2021 | 5,579 | 1 | 17.9 | 0 | 27 | 484.0 |
| 2020 | 5,455 | 5 | 91.7 | 0 | 25 | 458.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Bolton
Based on violent crime rate of 170.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 45% of cities
Similar Cities
Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):
National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.