Hanover, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hanover Police Department serves the city of Hanover, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 117 violent crimes and 412 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.5 per 100k residents, which is 81.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.2 per 100k, 28.4% 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 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 Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.5 | A | 117 | 106.2 | -81.6% |
| Property Crime | 117.2 | B | 412 | 163.6 | -28.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.5 | A | 37 | 22.3 | -70.8% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 25 | 24.0 | -72.9% |
| Larceny | 97.7 | B | 369 | 116.4 | -16.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 18 | 22.2 | -41.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 0 miles | A 68.0 | A 79.4 | Violent: 248.1% higher Property: 32.3% lower |
| Carver | 0 miles | A 41.3 | A 24.8 | Violent: 111.2% higher Property: 78.9% lower |
| East Bridgewater | 0 miles | A 26.8 | A 40.3 | Violent: 37.3% higher Property: 65.7% lower |
| Kingston | 0 miles | A 48.4 | A 103.6 | Violent: 147.4% higher Property: 11.6% lower |
| Mattapoisett | 0 miles | A 14.5 | A 57.9 | Violent: 25.9% lower Property: 50.6% lower |