Crime
Most types of crime down in Fall River in 2023 compared to 2022
A report released on crime in Fall River shows most types of crimes are on the decline.
According to a report released by the Fall River Police Department, in 2023, there were 2,100 Part A crimes (murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault) committed in Fall River which is a decrease from 2,732 Part A crimes committed in 2022. This represents a 23.13% decrease in part A crimes from 2022 to 2023.
Murder
In 2023, the Fall River Police Department conducted five homicide/manslaughter investigations. In one of the cases, the investigation resulted in the incident being determined to be a justifiable homicide.
Sexual Assault Calls for Service
In 2023, the Fall River Police Department responded to 121 calls for service regarding sexual assault(s) which is a decrease from 2022 by 36.65%.
Robbery
In 2023, the Fall River Police Department investigated 81 robberies. This represents a 23.58% decrease from 2022. Of the 81 robberies, there were 59 where the robbery committed was person to person and there were 22 robberies of a commercial business. Thirty-five robberies were committed while armed and 46 were committed while unarmed. This represents a decrease of 35.19% in armed robberies and a decrease of 11.54% in unarmed robberies when compared to 2022.
Burglary & B&Es
In 2023, the Fall River Police Department investigated 203 burglaries and B&Es which is a 65.12% decrease from 2022. The difference between a burglary and a B&E is that a burglary occurs in a dwelling.
Arrests
Despite a drop in most crimes, physical arrests made by the Fall River Police Department have gone up from 2022 to 2023 by 10.10%. Summons arrests have also increased from 2022 to 2023 by 29.16%. Overall arrests (physical and summons) have gone up from 2,895 (2022) to 3,411 which is a 17.82% increase.
Firearm Arrests & Seizures
In 2023, the Fall River Police Department arrested 85 individuals for firearms related offenses. This is an increase of 21.43% from 2022 which had 70 firearm arrests. In 2023, there were 72 firearms seized which is a decrease of 19.10% from 2022 where 89 firearms were seized.
Drug Arrests
In 2023, the FRPD arrested 185 individuals on at least one drug charge. An increase from 162 in 2022.
Calls for Service
The FRPD saw an increase in calls for service in 2023 when compared to 2022 by 5.59%.
Of the 72,000 calls for service, the police department responded to 45,281 calls for service.
Shots Fired Calls for Service
In 2023, Fall River saw 53 confirmed shots fired calls. An increase from 30 in 2022.
Domestic Violence
The number of domestic violence calls for service increased from 2022 to 2023 by 6.97%. In 2023 there were a total of 3,436 domestic violence calls for service.
Overdoses
In 2023, there were a total of 471 overdoses including 48 fatal overdoses. The 2023 numbers represent a 48.07% decrease from 2019 for total overdoses and a 33.33 % decrease in overdose deaths. Overdoses also declined from 2022.
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Fed Up
July 9, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Still top 10 most dangerous cities in the Commonwealth. That doesn’t bode well. Meanwhile the morons in charge of Beacon Hill are actively trying to make it harder for law abiding citizens to arm and defend themselves against dangerous criminals. Mind you the hypocrites all have well armed personal security in the form of MSP. Typical politicians hypocrite the whole lot of them.
Gary
July 10, 2024 at 9:53 am
Plus ‘Fried Foods’ destroy more Americans on a yearly bases than Guns.
Plus how many Americans dying under Biden/Dems Economics?
Cannot afford Medications, Health Care, or Food, or Shelter, the American Dream is gone!
Look at Democrat run City’s and States! ”Garbage Pits!”
Fall River is not dangerous
July 10, 2024 at 7:04 pm
Yes it is one of the most dangerous cities in mass, but mass is also one of the safest states in the country. Southern states have the highest crime rates but people just don’t see that because it’s all shoved into the ghettos. The ghettos down south are far worse than anything in New England. It’s more expensive up here but I would rather be poor in mass than in Florida, the ghettos here are a lot safer. But I agree with you about making it harder for people to defend themselves.
Gary
July 9, 2024 at 5:31 pm
‘Thinking’
Just more ‘Gaslighting’, if you live in ‘Fall River’ you know ‘Fall River’ is one of the most ”Dangerous Places” to live in ‘Massghanistan’.
“Crime Map for Fall River, MA”
https://spotcrime.com/ma/fall%20river
Welcome to Bidens and Dems America! Enjoy!
Come on Man!
July 9, 2024 at 9:03 pm
You maybe change the laws to make some crimes misdemeanors. Stats play book.
Fall River is not dangerous
July 10, 2024 at 7:11 pm
Of course people will still be in denial. We only have a few murders a year but every time one happens people act like the world is ending. Most murders are targeted and gang related, which isn’t something that effects the average person in Fall River. And I remember hearing of MANY more burglaries back in the 80s than now, that was the last time my house got broken into. My cousins basement would get broken into CONSTANTLY back then, not anymore though!