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Is North Attleborough Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 31,506 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 31,506, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Attleborough Town earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,422 per 100K.

North Attleborough Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Attleborough TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.4323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1777.52004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1422.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1778/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Attleborough Town

Violent crime in North Attleborough Town is below the national average. The rate of 259.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1777.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,422 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Attleborough Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,422
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Attleborough Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Attleborough Town
259.4
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Attleborough Town
1777.5
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Attleborough Town Safety

Is North Attleborough Town safe?
It depends on where in North Attleborough Town you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in North Attleborough Town?
203.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1777.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Attleborough Town safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. North Attleborough Town has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Attleborough Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Attleborough Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Attleborough Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Attleborough Town?
Yes, there's been an uptick. North Attleborough Town's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does North Attleborough Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. North Attleborough Town ranks behind about 65% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is North Attleborough 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 North Attleborough Town?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in North Attleborough Town?
259.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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