SouthCoast Towns’ Crime Rate Statistics

The new year is approaching, which means new beginnings and opportunities. With January 1 just a few weeks away, people will begin their lists of New Year's resolutions to accomplish in the upcoming year.

Sometimes, a fresh start for someone can even mean relocating to a new state, city or town. When this becomes a reality, there are so many factors to consider in making that decision – especially how safe that location can be.

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Every state has areas with higher-than-average crime rates. Although Massachusetts is ranked No. 7 for the safest states in America according to a U.S. News report, some cities and towns within the state should have you re-evaluating when considering any potential changes.

The Massachusetts Crime Statistics site is a website funded through the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It provides a visual breakdown of crimes in the jurisdiction within the Bay State. Based on this data, we complied a list of the current crime rates within SouthCoast towns.

These statistics shouldn't take away from all the great things these places do have to offer. However, if you are relocating or just visiting, researching and knowing any area beforehand can help make that decision a little easier.