Bridgewater, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bridgewater Police Department serves the city of Bridgewater, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 422 violent crimes and 341 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, 20.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate75.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.2 | A | 422 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 130.1 | B | 341 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Robbery | 10.8 | F | 11 | 5.8 | +86.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 138 | 22.3 | -51.3% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 63 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 75.9 | B | 235 | 116.4 | -34.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.4 | F | 42 | 22.2 | +95.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater | 1 miles | C 101.2 | A 75.9 | Violent: 86.6% higher Property: 41.7% lower |
| Raynham | 6 miles | A 44.6 | A 70.1 | Violent: 17.8% lower Property: 46.2% lower |
| Halifax | 6 miles | B 87.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 61.3% higher Property: 4.0% lower |
| Brockton | 7 miles | D 162.5 | C 165.2 | Violent: 199.7% higher Property: 27.0% higher |
| Whitman | 7 miles | A 68.8 | A 31.3 | Violent: 26.9% higher Property: 76.0% lower |