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Is Barnstable Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 50,101 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Barnstable Town earns a C- safety grade with 239.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 75% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,209 per 100K.

Barnstable Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBarnstable TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.9323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2008.62004.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate311.0--268.2
Theft Rate1209.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

239.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2009/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Barnstable Town

Violent crime in Barnstable Town is close to the national average. The rate of 387.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2008.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,209 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 311 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Barnstable Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault311
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,209
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Barnstable Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Barnstable Town
387.9
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Barnstable Town
2008.6
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barnstable Town Safety

Is Barnstable Town safe?
Not especially. Barnstable Town earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Barnstable Town?
239.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2008.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Barnstable Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Barnstable Town's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,209 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Barnstable Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Barnstable Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Barnstable Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Barnstable Town?
No. Crime in Barnstable Town has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Barnstable Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Barnstable Town ranks behind about 69% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Barnstable Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Barnstable Town?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.6 per-thousand rate put Barnstable Town below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Barnstable Town?
387.9 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (311), robbery (54), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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