Norton Center, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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72%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Norton Center crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Norton Center crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Norton Center crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Norton Center crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Norton Center_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	646 (estimate)	1,415	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	27.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	248.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	143 (estimate)	314	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	131.8	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	852.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	116.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	503 (estimate)	1,101	1,917

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Norton Center crime map

The Norton Center crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Norton Center as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Norton Center crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Norton Center crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Norton Center crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Norton Center are 61% lower than the national average
In Norton Center you have a 1 in 155 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Norton Center is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Norton Center has decreased by 8%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Norton Center

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Norton Center is 1 in 698

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Norton Center is 1 in 199

The chance of being a victim of crime in Norton Center is 1 in 155

Year Over Year Crime In Norton Center (per 100,000 people)

Norton Center police department

Item	Norton Center	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sharon, MA	6,217	27	271	298
Franklin Town, MA	33,644	93	226	318
Medfield, MA	6,668	128	278	406
North Seekonk, MA	2,158	123	430	552
North Lakeville, MA	3,226	150	527	677
Millis-Clicquot, MA	4,455	160	562	722
Raynham Center, MA	4,561	192	673	864
Norton Center, MA	2,758	143	503	646

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Libby, MT	2,758	153	798	951
Eagle Lake, FL	2,758	125	654	779
Lakeside Park, KY	2,758	17	780	796
Cajah's Mountain, NC	2,758	180	950	1,130
Kemmerer, WY	2,758	82	627	709
Norton Center, MA	2,758	143	503	646

Source: The Norton Center, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.