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Crime rate in Templeton, Massachusetts (MA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Templeton, MA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Templeton, MA

The 2022 crime rate in Templeton, MA is 67 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 3.7 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 37.2% U.S. cities. The 2022 Templeton crime rate rose by 45% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Templeton has seen decline of violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Templeton, MA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Templeton:

66.8
Gardner:

94.7
Winchendon:

109.9
Hubbardston:

30.9
Athol:

187.6
Royalston:

23.7
Westminster:

120.9
Ashburnham:

56.7
Barre:

144.9
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Templeton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.4)
1
(12.3)
2
(24.7)
2
(24.4)
4
(48.8)
1
(12.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.3)
2
(24.7)
1
(12.3)
1
(12.2)
2
(24.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
2
(25.1)
2
(25.0)
2
(24.8)
1
(12.3)
2
(24.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(24.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
18
(225.8)
18
(224.6)
15
(186.1)
9
(111.0)
18
(222.7)
20
(244.3)
14
(171.0)
5
(61.2)
9
(110.0)
13
(159.4)
11
(135.7)
5
(61.7)
7
(85.2)
12
(146.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
39
(489.3)
49
(611.5)
40
(496.2)
29
(357.5)
21
(259.8)
22
(268.8)
12
(146.5)
17
(208.1)
16
(195.5)
8
(98.1)
6
(74.0)
7
(86.3)
2
(24.4)
3
(36.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
57
(715.2)
73
(911.0)
78
(967.5)
36
(443.8)
57
(705.2)
40
(488.7)
36
(439.6)
41
(501.9)
33
(403.2)
16
(196.2)
12
(148.0)
12
(148.0)
26
(316.6)
32
(389.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
7
(87.8)
1
(12.5)
7
(86.8)
4
(49.3)
3
(37.1)
4
(48.9)
4
(48.8)
5
(61.2)
4
(48.9)
3
(36.8)
4
(49.3)
1
(12.3)
5
(60.9)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(25.0)
1
(12.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(48.9)
3
(36.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index122.6132.7135.082.5121.1110.7112.361.655.763.061.938.846.066.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Templeton, Massachusetts as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Templeton is 890 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Templeton:

97.3
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Templeton:

54.8
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Templeton:

49.3
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Templeton:

92.5
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Templeton:

98.1
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Templeton:

55.0
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Templeton:

42.8
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Templeton:

146.5
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Templeton:

146.6
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Templeton:

148.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Templeton:

74.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Templeton:

117.8
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Templeton:

124.8
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Templeton:

125.5
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Templeton:

113.8
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Templeton:

133.7
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Templeton:

92.4
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Templeton:

95.3
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Templeton:

26.8
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Templeton:

29.8
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Templeton:

26.5
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Templeton:

29.6
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Templeton:

34.9
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Templeton:

66.6
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Templeton:

75.9
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Templeton:

58.6
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Templeton:

85.5
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Templeton:

92.8
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Templeton:

101.1
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Templeton:

160.6
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Templeton:

169.7
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Templeton:

146.8
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Templeton:

155.5
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Templeton:

176.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Templeton:

161.0
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Templeton:

108.9
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Massachusetts average:

2.53

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.11
Massachusetts average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 13 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.99
Massachusetts average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Massachusetts average:

2.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Massachusetts average:

2.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Massachusetts average:

2.63

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Massachusetts average:

2.54

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 17 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.36
Massachusetts average:

2.49

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 15 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.24
Massachusetts average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.25
Massachusetts average:

2.49

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 15 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.25
Massachusetts average:

2.18

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 15 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.26
Massachusetts average:

2.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 13 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.15
Massachusetts average:

2.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 13 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.06
Massachusetts average:

2.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 9 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Massachusetts average:

2.62

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 8 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.11
Massachusetts average:

2.54

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 10 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.98
Massachusetts average:

2.56

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Templeton, MA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 01468.