Dukes County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dukes County in MA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 935 violent crimes and 836 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.6 per 100k residents, which is -53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.4 per 100k, -81.4% 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 AAnnual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents935 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents836 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.6 | A | 935 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 30.4 | A | 836 | 163.6 | -81.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 38 | 3.5 | -4.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.4 | C | 385 | 22.3 | -3.9% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 143 | 24.0 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 23.7 | A | 653 | 116.4 | -79.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 34 | 22.2 | -84.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chilmark Police Department
Chilmark, MA
Edgartown Police Department
Edgartown, MA
Aquinnah Police Department
Aquinnah, MA
Oak Bluffs Police Department
Oak Bluffs, MA
Tisbury Police Department
Tisbury, MA
West Tisbury Police Department
West Tisbury, MA