Norton, Massachusetts Crime Rate
4 years of data (2021–2024) · Population: 19,484
Key Insights
- →Norton has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 159.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 44.9% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 47% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 2.07 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
159.1
+44.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
77.0
15 total
vs National Avg
↓ -56%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 31
Murder0
Rape8
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault21
Property Crime: 15
Burglary4
Larceny-Theft8
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,484 | 31 | 159.1 | 0 | 15 | 77.0 |
| 2023 | 19,124 | 21 | 109.8 | 0 | 19 | 99.4 |
| 2022 | 19,374 | 21 | 108.4 | 0 | 29 | 149.7 |
| 2021 | 20,232 | 26 | 128.5 | 0 | 25 | 123.6 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Norton
Based on violent crime rate of 159.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 47% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.