Dighton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dighton Police Department serves the city of Dighton, MA in Bristol County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 174 violent crimes and 114 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.6 per 100k residents, which is 54.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.5 per 100k, 77.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.6 | A | 174 | 106.2 | -54.2% |
| Property Crime | 36.5 | A | 114 | 163.6 | -77.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 48.6 | F | 48 | 22.3 | +118.5% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 20 | 24.0 | -49.4% |
| Larceny | 24.3 | A | 67 | 116.4 | -79.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 0 miles | C 112.7 | B 115.6 | Violent: 131.7% higher Property: 216.9% higher |
| Freetown | 0 miles | A 53.9 | A 21.5 | Violent: 10.8% higher Property: 40.9% lower |
| Mansfield | 0 miles | A 37.7 | A 71.2 | Violent: 22.5% lower Property: 95.2% higher |
| Somerset | 0 miles | B 82.4 | A 60.4 | Violent: 69.4% higher Property: 65.6% higher |
| Fall River | 3 miles | F 220.5 | B 126.8 | Violent: 353.4% higher Property: 247.6% higher |