Is Fall River or Grand Island Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Grand Island is safer than Fall River (Safety Score 37/100 vs 37/100), with a total crime rate of 2,130 per 100,000 versus 2,137 for Fall River — 0% lower. Fall River has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Grand Island has a 100% lower rate.
Fall River — 5-Year Trend
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Grand Island — 5-Year Trend
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Fall River, MA
Grand Island, NE
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fall River | Grand Island | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,136.6 | 2,130.0 | +6.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 745.0 | 369.6 | +375.4 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 0.0 | +3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 60.7 | 72.4 | -11.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 100.5 | 32.4 | +68.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 578.6 | 262.9 | +315.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,391.6 | 1,760.4 | -368.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 231.2 | 242.0 | -10.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 996.1 | 1,419.4 | -423.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 164.3 | 99.1 | +65.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fall River or Grand Island safer?
Grand Island is safer with a total crime rate of 2,130 per 100K vs 2,137 for Fall River — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fall River has a violent crime rate of 745.0 per 100K while Grand Island has 369.6. Grand Island has lower violent crime.
About Fall River, MA
Fall River, site of the infamous Lizzie Borden case, is a South Coast Massachusetts city nestled along the Taunton River. Once a major textile center, its population is now largely working-class, with a significant Portuguese heritage. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 95,573, Fall River has a total crime rate of 2,136.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, Nebraska, a community named for a large island in the Platte River, is home to the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer. This city in Hall County is a regional hub in central Nebraska. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 52,488, Grand Island has a total crime rate of 2,130.0 per 100,000 residents.