Provincetown, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Provincetown Police Department serves the city of Provincetown, MA in Barnstable County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 254 violent crimes and 228 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.1 per 100k residents, which is 50.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.7 per 100k, 51.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 22 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 Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.1 | A | 254 | 106.2 | -50.0% |
| Property Crime | 79.7 | A | 228 | 163.6 | -51.3% |
| Rape | 26.6 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +650.7% |
| Larceny | 53.1 | A | 174 | 116.4 | -54.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.6 | C | 11 | 22.2 | +19.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfleet | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.1% lower |
| Barnstable | 17 miles | B 78.0 | A 60.0 | Violent: 46.8% higher Property: 24.7% lower |
| Bourne | 17 miles | B 81.4 | A 33.5 | Violent: 53.3% higher Property: 57.9% lower |
| Eastham | 17 miles | A 34.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: 36.0% lower Property: 78.6% lower |
| Harwich | 17 miles | A 36.2 | A 43.5 | Violent: 31.8% lower Property: 45.4% lower |