Sandwich, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sandwich Police Department serves the city of Sandwich, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 620 violent crimes and 424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.1 per 100k residents, which is 59.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.4 per 100k, 91.2% 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 3 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.1 | A | 620 | 106.2 | -59.4% |
| Property Crime | 14.4 | A | 424 | 163.6 | -91.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.6 | A | 124 | 22.3 | -57.0% |
| Larceny | 14.4 | A | 352 | 116.4 | -87.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 0 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: 80.7% higher Property: 317.0% higher |
| Bourne | 0 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 88.7% higher Property: 133.1% higher |
| Eastham | 0 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 21.1% lower Property: 18.3% higher |
| Harwich | 0 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 16.0% lower Property: 202.2% higher |
| Truro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |