Douglas, Massachusetts Crime Rate

5 years of data (20202024) · Population: 9,500

Key Insights

  • Douglas has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 168.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 123% 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: 0.80 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
168.4
+123.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
210.5
20 total
vs National Avg
-53%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 16

Murder0
Rape4
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault12

Property Crime: 20

Burglary4
Larceny-Theft14
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20249,50016168.4020210.5
20239,266775.5035377.7
20229,146443.7020218.7
20219,259886.4018194.4
20209,05414154.6028309.3

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A
Safety Grade for Douglas

Based on violent crime rate of 168.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
↕️ Volatile
How is this calculated? →
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.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.