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Is Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 29,309 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bridgewater Town is a smaller community of 29,309 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,615 per 100K.

Bridgewater Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBridgewater TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.7323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2149.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1615.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate262.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2149/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bridgewater Town

Violent crime in Bridgewater Town is below the national average. The rate of 300.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2149.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,615 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bridgewater Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,615
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft262
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bridgewater Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgewater Town
300.7
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgewater Town
2149.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgewater Town Safety

Is Bridgewater Town safe?
Not especially. Bridgewater Town earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bridgewater Town?
245 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2149.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bridgewater Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bridgewater Town's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,615 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bridgewater Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bridgewater Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bridgewater Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bridgewater Town?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bridgewater Town's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bridgewater Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Bridgewater Town ranks behind about 75% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bridgewater Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bridgewater Town?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245 per-thousand rate put Bridgewater Town below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bridgewater Town?
300.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (33), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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