Rockland, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rockland Police Department serves the city of Rockland, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 629 violent crimes and 280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.1 per 100k residents, which is 22.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.4 per 100k, 83.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents629 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.1 | B | 629 | 106.2 | -22.7% |
| Property Crime | 27.4 | A | 280 | 163.6 | -83.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.9 | C | 199 | 22.3 | -1.6% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 66 | 24.0 | -77.2% |
| Larceny | 21.9 | A | 171 | 116.4 | -81.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman | 3 miles | A 68.8 | A 31.3 | Violent: 16.2% lower Property: 14.4% higher |
| Holbrook | 6 miles | D 159.3 | B 123.9 | Violent: 94.0% higher Property: 352.7% higher |
| Weymouth | 6 miles | A 55.4 | A 90.1 | Violent: 32.5% lower Property: 229.2% higher |
| Hanson | 6 miles | A 18.1 | A 9.1 | Violent: 77.9% lower Property: 66.8% lower |
| Pembroke | 6 miles | A 10.5 | A 42.0 | Violent: 87.2% lower Property: 53.5% higher |