FBI Report: Violent Crime is Down in Acton

Violent crime reported in Acton was down in 2012 compared to a bit of a spike in 2011, according to new statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

According to the report, 23 violent crimes were reported in 2012, down from the 33 reported in 2011 and even fewer than the 24 reported in 2010. 

The FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report includes information submitted by local law enforcement agencies. The information is compiled and released to the public in the fall of the year that follows the reported year. 

Violent crime, as defined by the report, includes murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

The town's reported number of violent crimes puts Acton safely in the lower end among cities and towns in the Bay State. Not surprisingly, Boston tops the list with 5,266 violent crimes, while other cities Worcester, Springfield, Brockton and New Bedford round out the Top Five. 

According to the statistics, no murders were reported in Acton in 2012. Other crimes included 4 forcible rapes, 1 robberies, 18 aggravated assaults, 37 burglaries and 202 instances of larceny or theft.