Freetown, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Freetown Police Department serves the city of Freetown, MA in Bristol County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 412 violent crimes and 242 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.9 per 100k residents, which is 49.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.5 per 100k, 86.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.9 | A | 412 | 106.2 | -49.3% |
| Property Crime | 21.5 | A | 242 | 163.6 | -86.8% |
| Rape | 10.8 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +204.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 85 | 22.3 | -51.6% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 61 | 24.0 | -55.2% |
| Larceny | 10.8 | A | 153 | 116.4 | -90.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 0 miles | C 112.7 | B 115.6 | Violent: 109.2% higher Property: 436.5% higher |
| Dighton | 0 miles | A 48.6 | A 36.5 | Violent: 9.7% lower Property: 69.3% higher |
| Mansfield | 0 miles | A 37.7 | A 71.2 | Violent: 30.0% lower Property: 230.5% higher |
| Somerset | 0 miles | B 82.4 | A 60.4 | Violent: 53.0% higher Property: 180.5% higher |
| Fall River | 3 miles | F 220.5 | B 126.8 | Violent: 309.4% higher Property: 488.5% higher |