Swansea, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Swansea Police Department serves the city of Swansea, MA in Bristol County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 642 violent crimes and 588 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.9 per 100k residents, which is 56.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.4 per 100k, 64.9% 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 AAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents642 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents588 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents465 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.9 | A | 642 | 106.2 | -56.8% |
| Property Crime | 57.4 | A | 588 | 163.6 | -64.9% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 75 | 24.0 | -76.2% |
| Larceny | 51.6 | A | 465 | 116.4 | -55.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 4 miles | F 220.5 | B 126.8 | Violent: 380.6% higher Property: 121.0% higher |
| Dartmouth | 5 miles | C 112.7 | B 115.6 | Violent: 145.6% higher Property: 101.5% higher |
| Dighton | 5 miles | A 48.6 | A 36.5 | Violent: 6.0% higher Property: 36.4% lower |
| Freetown | 5 miles | A 53.9 | A 21.5 | Violent: 17.4% higher Property: 62.4% lower |
| Mansfield | 5 miles | A 37.7 | A 71.2 | Violent: 17.9% lower Property: 24.1% higher |