Norfolk County, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Norfolk County in MA is served by 28 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 19,449 violent crimes and 29,204 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.4 per 100k residents, which is -57.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.3 per 100k, -54.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate45.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents19,449 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Annual Rate1.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate1.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents559 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate10.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents5,043 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate74.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents29,204 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents3,387 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate62.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents23,622 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents2,113 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	45.4	A	19449	106.2	-57.2%
Property Crime	74.3	A	29204	163.6	-54.6%
Homicide	1.2	F	29	0.5	+128.4%
Rape	1.3	A	673	3.5	-62.1%
Robbery	0.9	A	559	5.8	-84.1%
Aggravated Assault	10.3	A	5043	22.3	-53.8%
Burglary	8.9	A	3387	24.0	-63.0%
Larceny	62.5	A	23622	116.4	-46.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft	2.8	A	2113	22.2	-87.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Avon Police Department

Avon, MA

Bellingham Police Department

Bellingham, MA

Braintree Police Department

Braintree, MA

Brookline Police Department

Brookline, MA

Canton Police Department

Canton, MA

Cohasset Police Department

Cohasset, MA

Dedham Police Department

Dedham, MA

Dover Police Department

Dover, MA

Foxborough Police Department

Foxborough, MA

Franklin Police Department

Franklin, MA

Holbrook Police Department

Holbrook, MA

Medfield Police Department

Medfield, MA

Medway Police Department

Medway, MA

Millis Police Department

Millis, MA

Milton Police Department

Milton, MA

Needham Police Department

Needham, MA

Norfolk Police Department

Norfolk, MA

Norwood Police Department

Norwood, MA

Plainville Police Department

Plainville, MA

Quincy Police Department

Quincy, MA

Randolph Police Department

Randolph, MA

Sharon Police Department

Sharon, MA

Stoughton Police Department

Stoughton, MA

Walpole Police Department

Walpole, MA

Wellesley Police Department

Wellesley, MA

Westwood Police Department

Westwood, MA

Weymouth Police Department

Weymouth, MA

Wrentham Police Department

Wrentham, MA