Crime & Safety in Fall River, MA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Fall River has a violent crime rate of 672 per 100,000 residents, 77% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 506.4 per 100,000, robbery at 100.5, rape at 61.7. The murder rate is 3.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,458 per 100,000, 26% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,059, burglary at 224, vehicle theft at 159 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 35 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fall River receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fall River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent671.7/100K
77% above US avg
Murder3.1/100K
50% below US avg
Rape61.7/100K
Robbery100.5/100K
Assault506.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,457.5/100K
26% below US avg
Burglary223.9/100K
Theft1,058.9/100K
Vehicle Theft159.0/100K
Arson15.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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