This is the most recent crime for New Bedford that was provided to Spotcrime

Crime Type
Occurred At
Address
Burglary
01/22/26
06:58 PM
600 BLOCK OF PLEASANT ST
Other
01/22/26
04:53 PM
00 BLOCK OF RICHMOND ST
Theft
01/22/26
04:31 PM
900 BLOCK OF SHAWMUT AVE
Theft
01/22/26
10:56 AM
1700 BLOCK OF ACUSHNET AVE
Incidents Last Week Last 30 Days Previous 30 Days Last Six Months
Theft 2 55 56 411
Robbery 0 2 1 12
Burglary 1 6 3 28
Vandalism 0 4 7 38
Shooting 0 2 2 20
Arson 0 0 0 1
Arrest 0 28 32 159
Assault 0 11 27 154
Other 1 25 27 182
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SpotCrime's New Bedford, Massachusetts crime map shows 11 assaults, 2 shootings, 6 burglaries, 55 thefts, 2 robberies, 4 vandalism, and 28 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in New Bedford, Massachusetts showed 27 assaults, 2 shootings, 3 burglaries, 56 thefts, 1 robberies, 7 vandalism, and 28 arrests.

According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in New Bedford, Massachusetts is currently down by 14% when compared to the previous month.

Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fortunately, property crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with property crime decreasing by 1% when compared to the previous month.

Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with violent crime decreasing by 50% when compared to the previous month.

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