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

Crime per Capita in East Falmouth

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

 

East Falmouth, MA Map of Crime Rates
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A

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$3.88 million

Cost of Crime™ for East Falmouth, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $447 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. East Falmouth ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to East Falmouth's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Falmouth is 12.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Falmouth Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Falmouth varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 99 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of East Falmouth, MA see the most incidents - about 44 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Falmouth, MA

The total projected cost of crime in East Falmouth for 2025 is $3,883,814. This translates to approximately $186 per resident and $447 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in East Falmouth. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

East Falmouth, MA: $186
Provincetown, MA: $798
East Sandwich, MA: $119
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Falmouth is $186 per year, which is $278 less than the national average and $88 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Falmouth:
  • In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $612 more than in East Falmouth.
  • In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $68 less than in East Falmouth

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Falmouth for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Falmouth
Cost per East Falmouth Resident
Murder
$649,651
$31
Rape/Sexual Assault
$641,962
$31
Robbery
$175,106
$8
Assault
$737,909
$35
Kidnapping
$109,169
$5
Vehicle Theft
$187,917
$9
Burglary
$266,644
$13
Theft
$489,864
$24
Arson
$26,510
$1
Vandalism
$454,838
$22
Animal Cruelty
$3,059
$0
Drug Crimes
$109,785
$5
Identity Theft
$31,399
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$3,883,814
$186

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Falmouth, 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 Falmouth totals $7,672,781 ($368 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,556,595 ($555 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 Falmouth 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 Falmouth has 6, have the same problem. Of East Falmouth’s 20,826 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 Falmouth 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 Falmouth residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.234
Robbery
0.2673
Rape
0.5084
Murder
0.0166
Total Violent Crime
2.026 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.542
Vehicle Theft
0.5827
Burglary
1.412
Arson
0.0527
Total Property Crime
6.589 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0865
Drug Crimes
0.7127
Vandalism
3.057
Identity Theft
0.1948
Animal Cruelty
0.0199
Total "Other" Rate
4.071 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Falmouth 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
F
F
F
B-
D
D
C
C+
C+
A-
A
A
C
C-
C-
A
A-
A-
B
C+
C+
B+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
D+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, East Falmouth 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 Falmouth, MA average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See East Falmouth schools on SchoolGrade

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