Scituate, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Scituate Police Department serves the city of Scituate, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 206 violent crimes and 222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.9 per 100k residents, which is 76.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.9 per 100k, 87.8% 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 AAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.9 | A | 206 | 106.2 | -76.5% |
| Property Crime | 19.9 | A | 222 | 163.6 | -87.8% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 35 | 24.0 | -79.3% |
| Larceny | 14.9 | A | 175 | 116.4 | -87.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell | 3 miles | A 25.6 | A 25.6 | Violent: 2.6% higher Property: 28.3% higher |
| Cohasset | 3 miles | A 23.9 | B 107.4 | Violent: 4.2% lower Property: 438.6% higher |
| Hull | 6 miles | A 37.7 | A 28.3 | Violent: 51.2% higher Property: 41.7% higher |
| Hingham | 7 miles | A 67.8 | A 79.7 | Violent: 171.9% higher Property: 299.7% higher |
| Marshfield | 8 miles | A 26.1 | A 3.7 | Violent: 4.9% higher Property: 81.2% lower |