Harwich, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Harwich Police Department serves the city of Harwich, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 421 violent crimes and 459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.2 per 100k residents, which is 65.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.5 per 100k, 73.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate36.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.2 | A | 421 | 106.2 | -65.9% |
| Property Crime | 43.5 | A | 459 | 163.6 | -73.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | B | 77 | 22.3 | -34.9% |
| Burglary | 7.2 | A | 106 | 24.0 | -69.9% |
| Larceny | 36.2 | A | 330 | 116.4 | -68.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 0 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: 115.2% higher Property: 38.0% higher |
| Bourne | 0 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 124.7% higher Property: 22.9% lower |
| Eastham | 0 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 6.1% lower Property: 60.9% lower |
| Sandwich | 0 miles | A 43.1 | A 14.4 | Violent: 19.1% higher Property: 66.9% lower |
| Truro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |