Dennis, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dennis Police Department serves the city of Dennis, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 857 violent crimes and 835 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.6 per 100k residents, which is 12.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.0 per 100k, 47.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate92.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents857 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents835 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.6 | B | 857 | 106.2 | -12.8% |
| Property Crime | 86.0 | A | 835 | 163.6 | -47.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.9 | B | 238 | 22.3 | -10.8% |
| Burglary | 19.9 | B | 184 | 24.0 | -17.4% |
| Larceny | 66.2 | A | 617 | 116.4 | -43.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 9.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 89.0% lower |
| Barnstable | 7 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: 15.8% lower Property: 30.3% lower |
| Bourne | 7 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 12.1% lower Property: 61.0% lower |
| Eastham | 7 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 63.3% lower Property: 80.2% lower |
| Harwich | 7 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: 49.5% lower |