Kingston, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kingston Police Department serves the city of Kingston, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 339 violent crimes and 401 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.4 per 100k residents, which is 54.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.6 per 100k, 36.7% 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 2 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 Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.4 | A | 339 | 106.2 | -54.5% |
| Property Crime | 103.6 | A | 401 | 163.6 | -36.7% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 27 | 3.5 | +95.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.8 | A | 68 | 22.3 | -37.9% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 28 | 24.0 | -42.5% |
| Larceny | 89.8 | B | 349 | 116.4 | -22.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 0 miles | A 68.0 | A 79.4 | Violent: 40.7% higher Property: 23.4% lower |
| Carver | 0 miles | A 41.3 | A 24.8 | Violent: 14.7% lower Property: 76.1% lower |
| East Bridgewater | 0 miles | A 26.8 | A 40.3 | Violent: 44.5% lower Property: 61.2% lower |
| Hanover | 0 miles | A 19.5 | B 117.2 | Violent: 59.6% lower Property: 13.1% higher |
| Mattapoisett | 0 miles | A 14.5 | A 57.9 | Violent: 70.1% lower Property: 44.2% lower |