Plainville, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plainville Police Department serves the city of Plainville, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 215 violent crimes and 362 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.0 per 100k residents, which is 14.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.2 per 100k, 32.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents362 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.0 | B | 215 | 106.2 | -14.3% |
| Property Crime | 111.2 | B | 362 | 163.6 | -32.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.4 | F | 46 | 22.3 | +81.7% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 63 | 24.0 | -57.9% |
| Larceny | 101.1 | B | 284 | 116.4 | -13.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 0 miles | A 51.1 | A 17.0 | Violent: 43.8% lower Property: 84.7% lower |
| Medway | 0 miles | A 14.7 | A 36.7 | Violent: 83.9% lower Property: 67.0% lower |
| Norwood | 0 miles | A 54.2 | A 66.9 | Violent: 40.5% lower Property: 39.8% lower |
| Wellesley | 0 miles | A 9.6 | A 41.6 | Violent: 89.4% lower Property: 62.5% lower |
| Wrentham | 0 miles | A 39.4 | C 173.6 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: 56.1% higher |