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

Crime per Capita in East Gloucester

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

 

East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$2.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $671 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. East Gloucester ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of neighborhoods but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to East Gloucester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in East Gloucester is 22.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Gloucester Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Gloucester varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southwest areas to 1 in 60 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA

The total projected cost of crime in East Gloucester for 2025 is $2,158,160. This translates to approximately $280 per resident and $671 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in East Gloucester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Gloucester Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA: $280
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Gloucester is $280 per year, which is $184 less than the national average and $6 more than Gloucester's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to East Gloucester:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $373 more than in East Gloucester.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $84 less than in East Gloucester

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Gloucester for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Gloucester
Cost per East Gloucester Resident
Murder
$265,889
$35
Rape/Sexual Assault
$251,481
$33
Robbery
$79,670
$10
Assault
$571,900
$74
Kidnapping
$26,282
$3
Vehicle Theft
$82,649
$11
Burglary
$99,949
$13
Theft
$450,894
$59
Arson
$8,148
$1
Vandalism
$230,346
$30
Animal Cruelty
$2,150
$0
Drug Crimes
$63,708
$8
Identity Theft
$25,093
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,158,160
$280

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Gloucester, Gloucester, 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 Gloucester totals $3,159,967 ($411 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,318,128 ($691 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 Gloucester 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Gloucester has 5, have the same problem. Of East Gloucester’s 7,694 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.588
Robbery
0.3292
Rape
0.5391
Murder
0.0184
Total Violent Crime
3.475 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.32
Vehicle Theft
0.6937
Burglary
1.432
Arson
0.0439
Total Property Crime
13.49 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0563
Drug Crimes
1.119
Vandalism
4.191
Identity Theft
0.4214
Animal Cruelty
0.0378
Total "Other" Rate
5.826 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

East Gloucester is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A+
D-
C+
C+
C+
C
C
A
B
B
C-
C-
C-
B
B
B
B
C+
C+
D+
D+
D+
C
B
B
D+
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, East Gloucester 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 East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Gloucester schools on SchoolGrade

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