Middleboro, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Middleboro Police Department serves the city of Middleboro, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,317 violent crimes and 924 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.3 per 100k residents, which is 15.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.7 per 100k, 59.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 B
Annual Rate90.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,317 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate66.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents924 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents685 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime90.3B1317106.2-15.0%
Property Crime66.7A924163.6-59.2%
Aggravated Assault27.5D42822.3+23.5%
Burglary7.8A12824.0-67.3%
Larceny55.0A685116.4-52.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.9A10122.2-82.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lakeville 1 miles
A 15.9
A 39.7
Violent: 82.4% lower
Property: 40.5% lower
Raynham 7 miles
A 44.6
A 70.1
Violent: 50.6% lower
Property: 5.0% higher
Berkley 8 miles
A 29.3
A 14.6
Violent: 67.6% lower
Property: 78.1% lower
Taunton 8 miles
B 79.5
A 66.3
Violent: 11.9% lower
Property: 0.7% lower
Bridgewater 9 miles
A 54.2
B 130.1
Violent: 39.9% lower
Property: 95.0% higher