Wellfleet, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wellfleet Police Department serves the city of Wellfleet, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 74 property crimes. Property crime averages 27.0 per 100k, 83.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 27.0 | A | 74 | 163.6 | -83.5% |
| Larceny | 27.0 | A | 58 | 116.4 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 11 miles | A 15.4 | A 76.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 184.3% higher |
| Provincetown | 11 miles | A 53.1 | A 79.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 194.6% higher |
| Barnstable | 14 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 121.7% higher |
| Bourne | 14 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.0% higher |
| Eastham | 14 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.1% lower |