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Is Taunton, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 62,522 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Taunton earns a C- safety grade with 238.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,381 per 100K.

Taunton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTauntonMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.6323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2108.92004.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1381.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate400.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2109/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Taunton

Violent crime in Taunton is below the national average. The rate of 273.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2108.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,381 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Taunton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,381
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft400
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Taunton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taunton
273.6
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taunton
2108.9
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Taunton Safety

Is Taunton safe?
Not especially. Taunton earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Taunton?
238.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2108.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Taunton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Taunton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,381 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Taunton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Taunton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Taunton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Taunton?
No. Crime in Taunton has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Taunton compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Taunton 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 Taunton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Taunton?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.2 per-thousand rate put Taunton below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Taunton?
273.6 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (43), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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