Yarmouth, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Yarmouth Police Department serves the city of Yarmouth, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,285 violent crimes and 1,140 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.7 per 100k residents, which is 33.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.0 per 100k, 68.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 Rate70.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,285 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,140 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents898 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.7 | B | 1285 | 106.2 | -33.4% |
| Property Crime | 51.0 | A | 1140 | 163.6 | -68.8% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 76 | 3.5 | +11.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.6 | B | 328 | 22.3 | -11.8% |
| Larceny | 47.1 | A | 898 | 116.4 | -59.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 36 | 22.2 | -82.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 0 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: 10.3% higher Property: 17.5% higher |
| Bourne | 0 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 15.2% higher Property: 34.3% lower |
| Eastham | 0 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 51.9% lower Property: 66.7% lower |
| Harwich | 0 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: 14.9% lower |
| Sandwich | 0 miles | A 43.1 | A 14.4 | Violent: 39.0% lower Property: 71.8% lower |