Abington, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Abington Police Department serves the city of Abington, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 474 violent crimes and 782 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.4 per 100k, 51.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents782 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.0 | A | 474 | 106.2 | -36.0% |
| Property Crime | 79.4 | A | 782 | 163.6 | -51.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.0 | D | 133 | 22.3 | +52.8% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 79 | 24.0 | -76.4% |
| Larceny | 68.0 | A | 623 | 116.4 | -41.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 77 | 22.2 | -74.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver | 0 miles | A 41.3 | A 24.8 | Violent: 39.3% lower Property: 68.8% lower |
| East Bridgewater | 0 miles | A 26.8 | A 40.3 | Violent: 60.6% lower Property: 49.3% lower |
| Hanover | 0 miles | A 19.5 | B 117.2 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 47.7% higher |
| Kingston | 0 miles | A 48.4 | A 103.6 | Violent: 28.9% lower Property: 30.6% higher |
| Mattapoisett | 0 miles | A 14.5 | A 57.9 | Violent: 78.7% lower Property: 27.1% lower |