Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Dorchester has a violent crime rate of 536 per 100,000 residents, 41% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 881 per 100,000, 55% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Dorchester receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Dorchester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)