Fall River, MA Crime


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Fall River, MA has unfortunately gained a reputation for its high crime rates, particularly when it comes to violent and property crimes. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Fall River is 54, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Fall River are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, the property crime rate in Fall River is 32.6, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With this context in mind, it is clear that Fall River is facing significant challenges in terms of crime and safety in the community.

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

Fall River violent crime is 54.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Fall River property crime is 32.6. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Fall River, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fall River, Massachusetts. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fall River, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Somerset, MA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000246.3016.416.4213.51987235.41527.2224.4
2001398.4010.910.9376.62035.9256.51681.198.2
2002438.8021.743.3373.82009.6335.81549.2124.6
20032255.421.45.4192.81746.1326.71306.9112.5
2004321.2026.842.8251.61943267.61514.8160.6
2005375.5032.226.8316.51759.7246.81410.9101.9
2006294.405.45.4283.71878.8358.61391.7128.5
2007254.405.432.5216.51748.5259.81412.975.8
2008268.3016.443.82081680.82081423.549.3
2010228.7021.827.2179.71181.7255.9849.576.2
2011207.9016.410.9180.61619.6246.21253120.4
2012190.705.432.7152.61624.13761182.665.4
2013152.7016.410.9125.41434245.41134.154.5
2014201.5032.721.81471557.5234.21252.570.8
2015213.1027.316.4169.41344.2185.81114.743.7
2016230.5065.927.4137.21196.3153.7938.4104.3
2017191.9082.21198.7926.698.7756.671.3
2018214.75.538.55.5165.1853.277.1715.660.6
2019238.4016.622.2199.6720.844.4632.144.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Somerset, MA238.4720.818,64032019
Fall River, MA867.91,205.889,22032019
Swansea, MA203.8707.416,27252019
Warren, RI172.81,276.510,59862019
Tiverton, RI69.91,143.215,07462019
Bristol, RI72.5466.722,69672019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
New Bedford, MA663.82,248.195,107112019
Warwick, RI94.11,534.486,676142019
Taunton, MA380.5605.056,670142019
Pawtucket, RI406.82,276.871,062172019
Cranston, RI155.91,362.480,290182019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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Over 4 years ago

Could not leave fast enough. Crime, unemployment, and the prejudice against anyone not of Portuguese descent was palpable. Gangs running  More

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Over 8 years ago

A lot of negative thing are being said about fall river on this page. I grew up in this city and I have to say it was much nicer when I was a child.but it seems like  More

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As someone who was born and raised in Fall River, MA, I have to say that all the negative remarks I read are absolutely correct. In fact, the only good thing about Fall  More

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