Norwell, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norwell Police Department serves the city of Norwell, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 137 violent crimes and 252 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.6 per 100k residents, which is 75.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.6 per 100k, 84.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. 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 Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.6 | A | 137 | 106.2 | -75.9% |
| Property Crime | 25.6 | A | 252 | 163.6 | -84.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 46 | 22.3 | -61.7% |
| Larceny | 25.6 | A | 201 | 116.4 | -78.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate | 3 miles | A 24.9 | A 19.9 | Violent: 2.6% lower Property: 22.0% lower |
| Cohasset | 6 miles | A 23.9 | B 107.4 | Violent: 6.7% lower Property: 319.9% higher |
| Pembroke | 6 miles | A 10.5 | A 42.0 | Violent: 59.0% lower Property: 64.2% higher |
| Rockland | 6 miles | B 82.1 | A 27.4 | Violent: 220.9% higher Property: 7.0% higher |
| Marshfield | 7 miles | A 26.1 | A 3.7 | Violent: 2.2% higher Property: 85.4% lower |