Chelmsford, Massachusetts Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 36,795
Key Insights
- →Chelmsford has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 122.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 6.8% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 55% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.11 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
122.3
+6.8% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1127.9
415 total
vs National Avg
↓ -66%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 45
Murder0
Rape6
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault38
Property Crime: 415
Burglary43
Larceny-Theft359
Motor Vehicle Theft13
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,795 | 45 | 122.3 | 0 | 415 | 1127.9 |
| 2023 | 35,807 | 41 | 114.5 | 0 | 348 | 971.9 |
| 2022 | 35,630 | 40 | 112.3 | 0 | 260 | 729.7 |
| 2021 | 35,985 | 36 | 100.0 | 0 | 238 | 661.4 |
| 2020 | 35,369 | 33 | 93.3 | 0 | 302 | 853.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Chelmsford
Based on violent crime rate of 122.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 55% of cities
Similar Cities
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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.