Dover, MA is a very safe place to live. The violent crime rate in Dover is 7.9 per 1,000 people which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, Property Crime in Dover is 10.8 per 1,000 people compared to the national average of 35.4 per 1,000. This means that Dover has a much lower rate of both violent and property crime than the rest of the country, making it an ideal place to live for those looking for a safe environment with low crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dover violent crime is 7.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Dover property crime is 10.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.