Crime per Capita in Cohasset
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Cohasset.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$2.30 million
Cost of Crime™ for Cohasset, MA
In 2025, crime will cost $780 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cohasset in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Cohasset, MA Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Cohasset ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Cohasset's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Cohasset is 22.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cohasset Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cohasset varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Cohasset, MA see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Cohasset, MA
The total projected cost of crime in Cohasset for 2025 is $2,296,377. This translates to approximately $285 per resident and $780 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Cohasset. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Cohasset Compared to Other Cities?
| Cohasset, MA: | $285 |
|---|---|
| Provincetown, MA: | $798 |
| East Sandwich, MA: | $119 |
| Massachusetts: | $274 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Cohasset is $285 per year, which is $179 less than the national average and $11 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cohasset:
- In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $513 more than in Cohasset.
- In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $167 less than in Cohasset
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cohasset for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Cohasset |
Cost per Cohasset Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$453,754 |
$56 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$276,584 |
$34 |
Robbery |
$111,061 |
$14 |
Assault |
$404,422 |
$50 |
Kidnapping |
$34,633 |
$4 |
Vehicle Theft |
$55,433 |
$7 |
Burglary |
$103,917 |
$13 |
Theft |
$476,335 |
$59 |
Arson |
$7,079 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$262,711 |
$33 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,320 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$72,871 |
$9 |
Identity Theft |
$36,257 |
$5 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,296,377 |
$285 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cohasset, MA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cohasset totals $4,498,205 ($559 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,794,582 ($844 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Cohasset crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Cohasset has 5, have the same problem. Of Cohasset’s 8,046 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cohasset residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.750 |
Robbery |
0.4388 |
Rape |
0.5669 |
Murder |
0.0300 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.786 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.43 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.4449 |
Burglary |
1.424 |
Arson |
0.0364 |
Total Property Crime |
13.34 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0710 |
Drug Crimes |
1.224 |
Vandalism |
4.570 |
Identity Theft |
0.5822 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0222 |
Total "Other" Rate |
6.470 (B) |
Individual Cohasset Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cohasset is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cohasset.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A | B- | |
B+ | A- | B- | |
A- | D+ | A- | |
B | B | C+ | |
B- | B- | C | |
C | C | D+ | |
A- | C- | B+ | |
B | A- | C | |
B+ | B | B | |
A | A | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Cohasset is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A- | A- | |
A | A | A | |
B | C | C | |
B- | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
A- | B- | B- | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
A+ | A | A | |
F | D | D |
Considering only the crime rate, Cohasset is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cohasset, MA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cohasset schools on SchoolGrade
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