Barnstable County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barnstable County in MA is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,893 violent crimes and 8,993 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.0 per 100k residents, which is 61.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.6 per 100k, 72.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. 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 Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,893 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents523 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,552 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,993 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,809 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,724 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.0 | A | 10893 | 106.2 | -61.4% |
| Property Crime | 44.6 | A | 8993 | 163.6 | -72.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 523 | 3.5 | -12.1% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 142 | 5.8 | -95.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 2552 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Burglary | 5.9 | A | 1809 | 24.0 | -75.5% |
| Larceny | 35.7 | A | 6724 | 116.4 | -69.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 391 | 22.2 | -86.2% |