Norfolk, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norfolk Police Department serves the city of Norfolk, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 111 violent crimes and 129 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.4 per 100k residents, which is 67.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.6 per 100k, 94.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.4 | A | 111 | 106.2 | -67.6% |
| Property Crime | 8.6 | A | 129 | 163.6 | -94.7% |
| Larceny | 8.6 | A | 105 | 116.4 | -92.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millis | 4 miles | A 11.0 | A 11.0 | Violent: 67.9% lower Property: 28.2% higher |
| Walpole | 4 miles | A 53.2 | A 102.6 | Violent: 54.6% higher Property: 1091.8% higher |
| Foxborough | 5 miles | A 59.3 | A 91.7 | Violent: 72.3% higher Property: 964.8% higher |
| Franklin | 5 miles | A 20.3 | A 8.7 | Violent: 41.1% lower Property: 0.9% higher |
| Medfield | 5 miles | A 37.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 9.3% higher Property: N/A |