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Wareham, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Wareham Police Department serves the city of Wareham, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,261 violent crimes and 1,296 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.7 per 100k residents, which is 57.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.5 per 100k, 41.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 A
Annual Rate45.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,261 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate95.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,296 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime45.7A1261106.2-57.0%
Property Crime95.5A1296163.6-41.6%
Aggravated Assault12.5A37422.3-44.0%
Burglary16.6B23024.0-30.8%
Larceny66.5A964116.4-42.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.5A9822.2-43.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Marion 5 miles
A 18.2
A 54.6
Violent: 60.2% lower
Property: 42.8% lower
Acushnet 11 miles
A 28.2
A 94.0
Violent: 38.3% lower
Property: 1.6% lower
Plymouth 12 miles
B 87.3
A 50.9
Violent: 90.9% higher
Property: 46.7% lower
Fairhaven 12 miles
C 113.5
B 132.5
Violent: 148.4% higher
Property: 38.6% higher
Middleboro 12 miles
B 90.3
A 66.7
Violent: 97.6% higher
Property: 30.2% lower