Brockton, MA has safety grade D, a population of about 95,740, an overall crime rate near 1,711 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Brockton, MA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Brockton, MA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Brockton, MA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Brockton, MA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
12.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (70.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,638 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Brockton align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Brockton, MA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2509000, a total of 1,638 crimes were reported. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 1,123 incidents. Within the assault category, all reported incidents are classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 414 incidents. This category includes a range of offenses, with "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" being the most common (160 incidents), followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (132 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (63 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (37 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (22 incidents). Sex offenses account for 50 incidents, with the majority classified as "Sex Offenses" (37 incidents). Additionally, there are 3 incidents of "Sex Offenses," 1 incident of "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible," and 9 incidents of "Kidnapping/Abduction." Robbery is a less frequent category, with 24 reported incidents, all classified as "Robbery." The "Others" category includes 26 incidents, encompassing "Human Trafficking" (1 incident), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (3 incidents), "Embezzlement" (4 incidents), and "Fraud Offenses" (18 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent category, with only 1 reported incident classified as "Homicide Offenses."
Brockton, MA crime map
Crime Map
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02201
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Safety79.8
Per 1K80
Total Crimes02713
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Per 1K73
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Per 1K56
Total Crimes02108
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FAQ about crime in Brockton, MA
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Brockton, MA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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