Fairhaven, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fairhaven Police Department serves the city of Fairhaven, MA in Bristol County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,091 violent crimes and 804 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 132.5 per 100k, 19.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.5 | C | 1091 | 106.2 | +6.9% |
| Property Crime | 132.5 | B | 804 | 163.6 | -19.0% |
| Rape | 12.6 | F | 43 | 3.5 | +256.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.9 | B | 204 | 22.3 | -15.0% |
| Burglary | 12.6 | A | 84 | 24.0 | -47.5% |
| Larceny | 107.2 | C | 665 | 116.4 | -7.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 51 | 22.2 | -71.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 3 miles | F 194.3 | B 117.0 | Violent: 71.1% higher Property: 11.7% lower |
| Acushnet | 3 miles | A 28.2 | A 94.0 | Violent: 75.2% lower Property: 29.0% lower |
| Marion | 8 miles | A 18.2 | A 54.6 | Violent: 84.0% lower Property: 58.8% lower |
| Westport | 11 miles | A 54.5 | A 36.4 | Violent: 52.0% lower Property: 72.6% lower |
| Wareham | 12 miles | A 45.7 | A 95.5 | Violent: 59.7% lower Property: 27.9% lower |