Dover, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dover Police Department serves the city of Dover, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 43 violent crimes and 79 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.1 per 100k residents, which is 51.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.0 per 100k, 89.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.1 | A | 43 | 106.2 | -51.9% |
| Property Crime | 17.0 | A | 79 | 163.6 | -89.6% |
| Homicide | 34.1 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +6296.0% |
| Larceny | 17.0 | A | 62 | 116.4 | -85.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 0 miles | A 14.7 | A 36.7 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 115.3% higher |
| Norwood | 0 miles | A 54.2 | A 66.9 | Violent: 6.0% higher Property: 292.7% higher |
| Plainville | 0 miles | B 91.0 | B 111.2 | Violent: 78.0% higher Property: 552.6% higher |
| Wellesley | 0 miles | A 9.6 | A 41.6 | Violent: 81.2% lower Property: 144.4% higher |
| Wrentham | 0 miles | A 39.4 | C 173.6 | Violent: 22.8% lower Property: 918.5% higher |