Barnstable, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Barnstable Police Department serves the city of Barnstable, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,010 violent crimes and 1,950 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.0 per 100k residents, which is 26.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.0 per 100k, 63.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 19 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,010 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents814 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,950 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,519 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.0 | B | 3010 | 106.2 | -26.6% |
| Property Crime | 60.0 | A | 1950 | 163.6 | -63.4% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 141 | 3.5 | -43.4% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 56 | 5.8 | -31.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.0 | C | 814 | 22.3 | +16.7% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 303 | 24.0 | -58.4% |
| Larceny | 50.0 | A | 1519 | 116.4 | -57.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 19 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne | 0 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 4.4% higher Property: 44.1% lower |
| Eastham | 0 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 56.4% lower Property: 71.6% lower |
| Harwich | 0 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 53.5% lower Property: 27.5% lower |
| Sandwich | 0 miles | A 43.1 | A 14.4 | Violent: 44.7% lower Property: 76.0% lower |
| Truro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |