Taunton, MA Crime


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The city of Taunton, MA has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents. This information, provided by the context of , paints a picture of a relatively safe community. However, property crime in Taunton is also lower than the national average at 20.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. While this may seem like a positive statistic, it is important to note that any crime, regardless of the type or frequency, can have a significant impact on the affected individuals and the community as a whole. Despite the relatively low crime rates, it is essential for residents and law enforcement in Taunton to remain vigilant and work together to prevent and address any criminal activities in the area.

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

Taunton violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Taunton property crime is 20.7. (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
Taunton, MA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000468.83.72284.23592582.3476.21822.2283.9
2001522.75.312.496408.92766.6636.51811.8318.3
2002494.1019.468.8405.92401.6460.61648.1292.9
2004508.55.321.2104.2377.91691.64221008.3261.3
2005495.73.521.2104.4366.42189.75701324.1295.6
2006512.51.815.9120.2374.61922.6719.2948.9254.5
20075171.821.4126.6367.32192.9841.51037.6313.8
2008547.110.817.991.5426.92272.8974.11123175.8
2009609.43.528.3141.7435.82095.8926.51038.2131.1
2010551.23.623.6108.8415.21704.3743.388378
2011530.1023.1122.7384.21796.7802.394153.4
2012474.9031.9109.9333.11507.8673.3774.360.2
2013371.5026.792.4252.41709.8769.686278.2
2014369.6026.783.5259.41130.1371.4675.283.5
2015364.91.814.161.7287.31091.1403.7606.481.1
2016357.98.822.963.5262.71320.5461.9699.9158.7
2017385.6026.349.1310.3862.4233.1524.1105.2
2018424.1031.461.1331.6621.2146.6432.841.9
2019380.53.526.329.8320.9605150.8417.336.8

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Fall River, MA867.91,205.889,220122019
Brockton, MA820.71,944.796,016132019
Pawtucket, RI406.82,276.871,062152019
New Bedford, MA663.82,248.195,107182019
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Over 13 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 15 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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