Fall River, MA has safety grade D, a population of about 89,618, an overall crime rate near 1,859 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 Fall River, MA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Fall River, MA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Fall River, MA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Fall River, MA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 13.00 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
13.00
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 (72.4% 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 1,666 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Fall River align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Fall River, MA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2523000, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total reported crime count is 1,666 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 1,174 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime represents the second largest category with a total of 390 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" is the most frequent sub-category with 154 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 143 incidents. "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" accounts for 50 incidents, while "Stolen Property Offenses" and "Motor Vehicle Theft" are less frequent, with 23 and 20 incidents respectively. The "others" category, encompassing a variety of offenses, totals 31 incidents. "Fraud Offenses" are the most common within this category, with 22 incidents. "Arson" accounts for 4 incidents, while "Embezzlement" and "Counterfeiting/Forgery" each have 2 incidents. "Human Trafficking" is the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. Sex offenses account for 38 incidents. The majority are classified as "Sex Offenses" with 22 incidents. There are also 2 incidents of "Kidnapping/Abduction" and 14 incidents of "Kidnapping/Abduction". Robbery is the least frequent main category, with a total of 33 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US2523000 corresponds to the state of Massachusetts. Without knowing the specific city, population, and median income for this area, it is impossible to calculate crime rates per 100k, assign a safety score or grade, or determine violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, zip code data and crime map data are unavailable without specifying the city.
Fall River, MA crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
02747
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Safety13.8
Per 1K14
Total Crimes02790
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Safety10.6
Per 1K11
Total Crimes02702
1
Safety9.9
Per 1K10
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FAQ about crime in Fall River, 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 Fall River, 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.
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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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