Tisbury, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Tisbury Police Department serves the city of Tisbury, MA in Dukes County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 288 violent crimes and 200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.2 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 80.7 per 100k, 50.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 D
Annual Rate141.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate100.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate80.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime141.2D288106.2+32.9%
Property Crime80.7A200163.6-50.7%
Rape20.2F93.5+470.3%
Aggravated Assault100.8F12622.3+353.1%
Burglary20.2B4324.0-16.1%
Larceny40.3A146116.4-65.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.2C722.2-9.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Chilmark 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Edgartown 0 miles
A 37.4
A 37.4
Violent: 73.5% lower
Property: 53.7% lower
Oak Bluffs 0 miles
A 36.8
A 36.8
Violent: 74.0% lower
Property: 54.4% lower
West Tisbury 0 miles
B 82.4
A 27.5
Violent: 41.6% lower
Property: 66.0% lower
Aquinnah 4 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A