Norfolk, MA County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Norfolk is only 11.5, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Norfolk can feel relatively safe in their community. However, it is still important to be aware of the potential for violence and to take precautions. Property crime is also lower in Norfolk, with a rate of 18.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This may be due to the strong sense of community and close-knit neighborhoods in Norfolk, where residents look out for each other and work together to prevent crime. While there is still crime present in Norfolk, the lower rates show that efforts are being made to keep the community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Norfolk County violent crime is 11.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Norfolk County property crime is 18.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Norfolk, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.