Whitman, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Whitman Police Department serves the city of Whitman, MA in Plymouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 456 violent crimes and 453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.8 per 100k residents, which is 35.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.3 per 100k, 80.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.8 | A | 456 | 106.2 | -35.2% |
| Property Crime | 31.3 | A | 453 | 163.6 | -80.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 102 | 22.3 | -71.9% |
| Larceny | 31.3 | A | 320 | 116.4 | -73.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland | 3 miles | B 82.1 | A 27.4 | Violent: 19.3% higher Property: 12.6% lower |
| Brockton | 4 miles | D 162.5 | C 165.2 | Violent: 136.1% higher Property: 428.1% higher |
| Hanson | 4 miles | A 18.1 | A 9.1 | Violent: 73.6% lower Property: 71.0% lower |
| Holbrook | 6 miles | D 159.3 | B 123.9 | Violent: 131.4% higher Property: 295.8% higher |
| Avon | 6 miles | A 21.1 | C 189.7 | Violent: 69.4% lower Property: 506.2% higher |