Hingham, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hingham Police Department serves the city of Hingham, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 411 violent crimes and 780 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.8 per 100k residents, which is 36.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.7 per 100k, 51.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 ARape
Grade CRobbery
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.8 | A | 411 | 106.2 | -36.2% |
| Property Crime | 79.7 | A | 780 | 163.6 | -51.3% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 25 | 3.5 | +12.8% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 6 | 5.8 | -31.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.9 | B | 157 | 22.3 | -28.4% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 146 | 24.0 | -33.7% |
| Larceny | 59.8 | A | 598 | 116.4 | -48.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 36 | 22.2 | -82.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 6 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 3 miles | A 37.7 | A 28.3 | Violent: 44.4% lower Property: 64.6% lower |
| Weymouth | 4 miles | A 55.4 | A 90.1 | Violent: 18.2% lower Property: 13.0% higher |
| Cohasset | 5 miles | A 23.9 | B 107.4 | Violent: 64.8% lower Property: 34.8% higher |
| Braintree | 6 miles | B 77.8 | B 129.7 | Violent: 14.9% higher Property: 62.8% higher |
| Quincy | 6 miles | B 77.1 | B 117.1 | Violent: 13.8% higher Property: 46.9% higher |