Is Brockton, MA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Brockton, Massachusetts reported 422.54 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.84 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 192.98 per 100,000 above that reference, with 444 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Brockton, Massachusetts reported 336.89 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.75 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 143.89 per 100,000 above that reference, with 354 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Brockton, Massachusetts reported 315.00 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.67 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 126.85 per 100,000 above that reference, with 331 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Brockton, Massachusetts reported 748.00 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.68 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 358.97 per 100,000 below that reference, with 786 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Brockton, Massachusetts reported 37.11 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.77 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 11.13 per 100,000 below that reference, with 39 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Brockton, MA has an adjusted safety score of 38.44 out of 100. It ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 7 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Massachusetts. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Massachusetts workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 39 | 37.11 | 48.24 | 0.77× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 444 | 422.54 | 229.56 |
1.84× national |
| Burglary | 331 | 315.0 | 188.15 |
1.67× national |
| Larceny-theft | 786 | 748.0 | 1106.97 | 0.68× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 354 | 336.89 | 193.0 |
1.75× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Brockton
Monthly detail is not shown for Brockton: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Brockton's safety score?
Brockton ranks in the middle half of the 7 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Massachusetts, ahead of approximately 29% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 105,080 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 54.14, while Personal Safety is lowest at 29.52. The 24.62-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 422.54 per 100,000 (1.84× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 748.0 per 100,000 (0.68× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Brockton, Massachusetts recorded 786 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 40.2% of the 1,954 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 39 robbery reports (2.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Brockton, Massachusetts recorded 444 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 22.7% of the 1,954 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 39 robbery reports (2.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Brockton, Massachusetts recorded 354 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 18.1% of the 1,954 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 39 robbery reports (2.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Brockton, Massachusetts uses a reporting population of 105,080 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Brockton, Massachusetts has an adjusted score of 38.44 points out of 100 versus 89.68 in Mashpee, Massachusetts, a difference of 51.24 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Brockton ranks 5 of 7 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Brockton, Massachusetts has an adjusted score of 38.44 points out of 100 versus 50.91 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a difference of 12.47 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Brockton ranks 5 of 7 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brockton safe compared to other places in Massachusetts?
Brockton is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 38.44 out of 100 and ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 7 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Massachusetts.
What is the crime rate in Brockton?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Brockton's safety rating?
Brockton's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 38.44 out of 100, which ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 7 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Massachusetts. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Brockton?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Brockton?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Brockton?
Monthly detail is not shown for Brockton: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Massachusetts safety directory
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.