The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in East Bridgewater, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in East Bridgewater

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Bridgewater.

 

East Bridgewater, MA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A-
Other Crime Grade
A-

$2.52 million

Cost of Crime™ for East Bridgewater, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $506 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Bridgewater 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 East Bridgewater, MA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. East Bridgewater ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to East Bridgewater's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Bridgewater is 13.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Bridgewater Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Bridgewater varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 110 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of East Bridgewater, MA see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Bridgewater, MA

The total projected cost of crime in East Bridgewater for 2025 is $2,521,931. This translates to approximately $178 per resident and $506 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in East Bridgewater. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Bridgewater Compared to Other Cities?

East Bridgewater, MA: $178
Provincetown, MA: $798
East Sandwich, MA: $119
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Bridgewater is $178 per year, which is $287 less than the national average and $96 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Bridgewater:
  • In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $621 more than in East Bridgewater.
  • In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $59 less than in East Bridgewater

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Bridgewater for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Bridgewater
Cost per East Bridgewater Resident
Murder
$234,062
$16
Rape/Sexual Assault
$432,034
$30
Robbery
$90,338
$6
Assault
$628,479
$44
Kidnapping
$32,395
$2
Vehicle Theft
$175,224
$12
Burglary
$134,678
$9
Theft
$368,123
$26
Arson
$15,697
$1
Vandalism
$290,993
$20
Animal Cruelty
$1,614
$0
Drug Crimes
$87,834
$6
Identity Theft
$30,462
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$2,521,931
$178

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Bridgewater, 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 East Bridgewater totals $3,838,555 ($270 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,360,487 ($448 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 East Bridgewater 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 central 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 East Bridgewater has 3, have the same problem. Of East Bridgewater’s 14,205 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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East Bridgewater Crime Breakdown

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 East Bridgewater residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.541
Robbery
0.2022
Rape
0.5016
Murder
0.0088
Total Violent Crime
2.253 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.004
Vehicle Theft
0.7966
Burglary
1.045
Arson
0.0458
Total Property Crime
6.892 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0376
Drug Crimes
0.8359
Vandalism
2.867
Identity Theft
0.2771
Animal Cruelty
0.0154
Total "Other" Rate
4.033 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in East Bridgewater is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to East Bridgewater.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B+
A-
A
B+
A-
B
B-
B
A
A-
A
A+
A
A+
A
A-
A+
B-
D+
B
A+
A
A
A-
B
B+
B+
B-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Bridgewater is lower 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
B-
B
B
D
B-
B-
F
B+
B+
B
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
A-
A-
A-
B+
A-
A-
C+
C-
C-
F
D-
D-
C-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, East Bridgewater is safer 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 East Bridgewater, MA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Bridgewater schools on SchoolGrade

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