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Bristol County, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bristol County in MA is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 37,600 violent crimes and 30,327 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.9 per 100k residents, which is -36.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.1 per 100k, -56.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate67.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,600 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,126 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,397 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,929 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate72.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents30,327 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,904 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate56.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,201 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,010 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime67.9A37600106.2-36.1%
Property Crime72.1A30327163.6-56.0%
Homicide0.1A550.5-90.0%
Rape2.3A11263.5-35.4%
Robbery1.1A13975.8-81.7%
Aggravated Assault18.9B892922.3-15.3%
Burglary8.6A490424.0-64.0%
Larceny56.6A22201116.4-51.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.2A301022.2-72.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Acushnet Police Department

Acushnet, MA

Attleboro Police Department

Attleboro, MA

Berkley Police Department

Berkley, MA

Dartmouth Police Department

Dartmouth, MA

Dighton Police Department

Dighton, MA

Easton Police Department

Easton, MA

Fairhaven Police Department

Fairhaven, MA

Fall River Police Department

Fall River, MA

Freetown Police Department

Freetown, MA

Mansfield Police Department

Mansfield, MA

New Bedford Police Department

New Bedford, MA

North Attleboro Police Department

North Attleboro, MA

Norton Police Department

Norton, MA

Raynham Police Department

Raynham, MA

Rehoboth Police Department

Rehoboth, MA

Seekonk Police Department

Seekonk, MA

Somerset Police Department

Somerset, MA

Swansea Police Department

Swansea, MA

Taunton Police Department

Taunton, MA

Westport Police Department

Westport, MA