Crime Calls Drop in Framingham, Police Report

Monthly Overview

Trend Highlights

• December: 3,698 calls, 63 arrests
• November: 3,467 calls, 86 arrests

Across the past year, Framingham has seen a modest easing in crime activity.

Crime Rate Context

• Framingham: 1,382 crimes per 100 000 residents (ranked 45th in Massachusetts)
• Medford: Comparable rate to Framingham
• Holyoke: Highest state rate at 5,291 crimes per 100 000 people
• Boston: 2,652 crimes per 100 000 residents (7th in the state)

With a population of roughly 73,000, these figures reflect both city size and local policing efforts. The slight drop in calls may signal improved community relations, better deterrence strategies, or normal monthly variation.

Future Plans

The police department will continue monitoring monthly data—calls, arrests, and summonses—to identify patterns that guide resource allocation and public safety initiatives.