Sharon, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sharon Police Department serves the city of Sharon, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 144 violent crimes and 235 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.6 per 100k residents, which is 43.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.9 per 100k, 76.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate59.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.6 | A | 144 | 106.2 | -43.9% |
| Property Crime | 37.9 | A | 235 | 163.6 | -76.8% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 30 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 27.1 | A | 182 | 116.4 | -76.7% |
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 | 4 miles | A 51.1 | A 17.0 | Violent: 14.3% lower Property: 55.1% lower |
| Medway | 4 miles | A 14.7 | A 36.7 | Violent: 75.4% lower Property: 3.3% lower |
| Norwood | 4 miles | A 54.2 | A 66.9 | Violent: 9.1% lower Property: 76.4% higher |
| Plainville | 4 miles | B 91.0 | B 111.2 | Violent: 52.6% higher Property: 193.1% higher |
| Wellesley | 4 miles | A 9.6 | A 41.6 | Violent: 83.9% lower Property: 9.8% higher |