Crime & Safety

How Much Crime Takes Place in Norton?

New statistics were released by the FBI this week.

Nine violent crimes were reported in Norton last year, according to according new statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The 2012 number is up from last year's total of seven violent crimes.

The FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report includes information submitted by local law enforcement agencies. The information is compiled and released to the public in the fall of the year that follows the reported year. Violent crime, as defined by the report, includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

In 2012, Norton reported one forcible rape, one robbery and seven aggravated assaults.

In addition to violent crimes, Norton reported 129 property crimes in 2012. There were 70 burglaries, 55 instances of larceny or theft and four motor vehicle thefts.


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