Dedham, MA Crime


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Dedham, MA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the town has a violent crime rate of 7.3, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the strong community and law enforcement efforts in Dedham. However, property crime in Dedham is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 30 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite this, the town remains a safe and welcoming place to live. With its low violent crime rate and efforts to combat property crime, residents can feel secure in their community and enjoy all that Dedham has to offer.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Dedham violent crime is 7.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Dedham property crime is 30.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Dedham, MA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200049.508.220.620.61868.1119.61513.5235.1
200180.64.28.546.721.21997.8195.11535.5267.2
200284.20029.554.71721.8126.31406.1189.4
2003136.804.342.789.81777.9132.51337.7307.7
200413808.647.4822601172.52130.9297.6
200569.104.338.925.92037.9185.71632.1220.2
2006670037.729.31821.72011482.5138.2
2007126.80029.697.22422.5266.42033.6122.6
2008152.8012.482.657.82448.7305.62031.6111.5
2009162.608.16193.52357.2207.32028121.9
2010153.94.112.224.3113.42556287.62211.756.7
201184.40012.172.32692.9289.42303.1100.5
201275.60031.943.82480.5238.92134.1107.5
201359.801227.919.92064.2187.31777.399.6
201466.7019.619.627.52059.282.41898.478.4
201639.43.9015.719.71984.1106.31736.1141.7
201739.407.923.77.91683.959.21565.659.2
201827.5007.919.71332.747.21155.8129.7
201927.8019.8441297.531.71178.487.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Westwood, MA61.71,024.814,29232019
Norwood, MA161.0736.729,19442019
Milton, MA40.0222.127,42042019
Needham, MA32.0431.729,34252019
Canton, MA358.6662.323,55152019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Westwood, MA61.71,024.814,29232019
Norwood, MA161.0736.729,19442019
Milton, MA40.0222.127,42042019
Needham, MA32.0431.729,34252019
Canton, MA358.6662.323,55152019

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