Bourne, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bourne Police Department serves the city of Bourne, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,172 violent crimes and 904 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.4 per 100k residents, which is 23.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.5 per 100k, 79.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. 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 Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,172 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents904 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.4 | B | 1172 | 106.2 | -23.4% |
| Property Crime | 33.5 | A | 904 | 163.6 | -79.5% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 45 | 3.5 | +35.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 188 | 22.3 | -78.5% |
| Larceny | 33.5 | A | 636 | 116.4 | -71.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 0 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: 4.2% lower Property: 78.9% higher |
| Eastham | 0 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 58.2% lower Property: 49.3% lower |
| Harwich | 0 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 55.5% lower Property: 29.7% higher |
| Sandwich | 0 miles | A 43.1 | A 14.4 | Violent: 47.0% lower Property: 57.1% lower |
| Truro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |