Plymouth County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Plymouth County in MA is served by 31 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 21,935 violent crimes and 21,926 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.2 per 100k, 65.6% 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 AAnnual Rate53.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21,935 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents988 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,926 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,982 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,629 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,162 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.2 | A | 21935 | 106.2 | -49.9% |
| Property Crime | 56.2 | A | 21926 | 163.6 | -65.6% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 52 | 0.5 | -87.2% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 988 | 3.5 | -65.4% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 703 | 5.8 | -84.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.9 | A | 6146 | 22.3 | -42.0% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 2982 | 24.0 | -78.8% |
| Larceny | 45.6 | A | 15629 | 116.4 | -60.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 3162 | 22.2 | -75.1% |