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Is Brockton, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 106,134 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brockton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 275.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,418 per 100K.

Brockton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrocktonMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.7323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2335.52004.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1418.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2336/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brockton

Violent crime in Brockton is above the national average. The rate of 418.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2335.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,418 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brockton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery102
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary407
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,418
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brockton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brockton
418.7
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brockton
2335.5
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brockton Safety

Is Brockton safe?
Not especially. Brockton earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brockton?
275.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2335.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brockton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brockton's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,418 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brockton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brockton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brockton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brockton?
Crime rates have held steady in Brockton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Brockton compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Brockton ranks behind about 85% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Brockton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Brockton?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.4 per-thousand rate put Brockton below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brockton?
418.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (102), and murder (6.0) 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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