Crime & Safety in Plymouth
Plymouth's crime picture is real and genuinely dual-sided -- near the national average on one measure, yet running behind most other Massachusetts communities on a different, town-to-town comparison.
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Learn moreNear the national average overall
Plymouth's overall crime rate (approximately 11 per 1,000 residents) runs near the average for US cities and towns of every size, and is described as safer than both the Massachusetts state average and the national average on that specific comparison.
A real, honest town-to-town disclosure
On a different comparison specific to Massachusetts, Plymouth's crime rate runs lower (safer) than only approximately 29% of Massachusetts communities -- meaning roughly 71% of the state's towns and cities post an even lower crime rate. Both figures are disclosed together rather than one alone.
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Key takeaways
- Plymouth's overall crime rate runs near the national average and safer than the MA state average on one comparison.
- Plymouth runs safer than only about 29% of Massachusetts communities on a separate town-to-town comparison.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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