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Is Attleboro, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 47,447 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 47,447, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Attleboro earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,531 per 100K.

Attleboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAttleboroMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2062.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1531.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

239.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2062/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Attleboro

Violent crime in Attleboro is close to the national average. The rate of 335.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2062.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,531 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Attleboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,531
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Attleboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Attleboro
335.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Attleboro
2062.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Attleboro Safety

Is Attleboro safe?
Not especially. Attleboro earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Attleboro?
239.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2062.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Attleboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Attleboro's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,531 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Attleboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Attleboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Attleboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Attleboro?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Attleboro's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Attleboro compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Attleboro ranks behind about 82% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Attleboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Attleboro?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.8 per-thousand rate put Attleboro below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Attleboro?
335.4 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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