Eastham, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Eastham Police Department serves the city of Eastham, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 142 violent crimes and 188 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.0 per 100k residents, which is 68.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.0 per 100k, 89.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.0 | A | 142 | 106.2 | -68.0% |
| Property Crime | 17.0 | A | 188 | 163.6 | -89.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.0 | B | 39 | 22.3 | -23.6% |
| Larceny | 17.0 | A | 163 | 116.4 | -85.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Buddhist | 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: 129.2% higher Property: 252.5% higher |
| Bourne | 0 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 139.3% higher Property: 97.1% higher |
| Harwich | 0 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 6.5% higher Property: 155.5% higher |
| Sandwich | 0 miles | A 43.1 | A 14.4 | Violent: 26.8% higher Property: 15.5% lower |
| Truro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |