Explore real-time crime map and safety statistics for New Bedford, MA. Our interactive crime map shows reported incidents, crime trends,
and neighborhood safety ratings.
Emergency Incidents
Officers return man home on Reynolds Street
Other Incidents
Reynolds St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are transporting a man to his home near Reynolds Street in New Bedford after a possible welfare check, with one officer carrying a bicycle.
Truck blocking access to Chancery Street
Traffic
Tilton St & Chancery St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a traffic hazard near Chancery Street and Tilton Street, where a U-Haul was reportedly blocking access to Chancery Street.
Intoxicated boyfriend in domestic dispute outside home
Domestic Dispute
Belleville Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute between a girlfriend and boyfriend at an apartment on Belleville Avenue. The male was reportedly intoxicated, and a man in black was waiting outside for police. The incident location was later updated to a different address on Pierce Street.
Police search for 21-year-old man after family dispute
Domestic Dispute
Chancery St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are looking for a 21-year-old man last seen fleeing on foot near Maxfield Street and Chancery Street in New Bedford. He is reportedly wanted in connection with unclear household-related matters.
Fire alarm malfunction at Whaling Museum
Fire
Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at the Whaling Museum, which was later determined to be a system malfunction. Engine and ladder units were returned to service.
Traffic stop at County and Madison streets
Traffic
County St & Madison St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near County Street and Madison Street in New Bedford involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
35-year-old female suffering from dry eye at New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment at New Bedford Towers on Pleasant Street for a reported medical issue involving a 35-year-old woman with dry eye.
Report of gas odor inside Bonney Street home
Fire
Bonney St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residence near Bonney Street in New Bedford for a reported smell of gas inside. The alarm was later determined to be an accidental activation with no fire, and the system was reset. A separate medical call was reported at an apartment building on Pleasant Street involving a 35-year-old woman with dry eyes.
Disabled vehicle blocking right lane on Route 140
Traffic
US-6 & State Hwy 140, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle blocking the right lane near the end of Route 140 by Route 6 and Kempton Street.
Minor crash on I-195 near Route 18 in New Bedford
Traffic
I-195, New Bedford, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a motor vehicle crash near Route 18 North by I-195 with heavy traffic. Units report being in the left lane and later indicate there is apparently no personal injury and no tow needed.
Suspicious car blocking driveway on Reed Street
Suspicious Activity
Reed St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious silver Lexus sedan parked for over 10 minutes near Reed Street in New Bedford, facing the wrong way and blocking a driveway, with three people inside the vehicle.
Single-car crash with airbag deployed, no injuries
Traffic
S 2nd St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported one-vehicle crash near South Second Street in Bay Village. The airbag was deployed, and the incident was described as a single-car accident with no apparent injuries.
Single-car crash with airbags deployed on South Second
Traffic
S 2nd St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible single-vehicle crash near South Second Street in New Bedford after an automated crash alert. The vehicle reportedly hit a median and airbags deployed, and the location was updated from an earlier address.
Welfare check requested at apartment in New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Salisbury St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible welfare check at an apartment on Southbury Street in New Bedford, with (number withheld) unit assisting another unit that is already on scene.
Moped reported stolen on Purchase Street
Theft Report
Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible stolen moped near Purchase Street in New Bedford.
Welfare check near South Shore Street
Medical Emergency
Shore St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible welfare check at an apartment on South Shore Street in New Bedford. A unit was asked to review the call notes.
Three-car crash at Hemlock Street and Rockdale Avenue
Traffic
Rockdale Ave & Hemlock St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a three-vehicle crash near Hemlock Street and Rockdale Avenue. The incident was initially reported with no injuries, and an additional unit was requested to help manage traffic.
Intoxicated man ill at Elm Street bus terminal
Substance Use
New Bedford-Bus, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to a bus terminal on Elm Street for a reported 53-year-old man who was highly intoxicated and not feeling well. Responders were directed to enter from the Elm Street side inside the terminal area.
Neighbor accused of beating injured dog at Mill Street
Assault Report
Mill St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal abuse incident near Mill Street in New Bedford after a caller reported that a neighbor beat a dog. The dog was described as having a swollen face and bleeding, and the caller’s brother was taking the dog to a veterinarian while the caller requested to make a report.
Report of missing child at Adams Street
Missing Person
Adams St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a missing child near Adams Street in New Bedford. The child’s mother was waiting outside in a black Nissan to speak with officers. Units were later advised to disregard the Adams Street location.