Here is a South Shore / Plymouth County crime comparison (city-by-city) you can use. These numbers use a crime index (higher number = more crime) comparing towns to U.S. averages.
Plymouth County MA Crime Rate (Selected Towns)
| Rank (Most Crime → Least) | Town | Crime Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | 115.7 |
| 2 | Kingston | 93.3 |
| 3 | Plympton | 71.3 |
| 4 | Halifax | 63.1 |
| 5 | Marshfield | 57.7 |
| 6 | Pembroke | 55.1 |
| 7 | Duxbury | 51.4 |
| 8 | Hanson | 51.2 |
| 9 | Carver | 49.4 |
Key Takeaways
- Plymouth has the highest rate mainly because it’s the largest town and major tourist destination.
- Marshfield sits in the middle-lower range for crime compared with nearby towns.
- Duxbury, Hanson, and Carver tend to report the lowest crime levels among these communities.
- Overall, Plymouth County is considered relatively safe, ranking safer than about 94% of U.S. counties in one analysis.
General Crime Pattern in Plymouth County
- Most incidents are property crimes (theft, car break-ins).
- Violent crime is relatively low compared with the national average.
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