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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$111,833

Cost of Crime™ for East Otis, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $439 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. East Otis ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to East Otis's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Otis is 11.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Otis Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Otis varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 88 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 90 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of East Otis, MA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Otis, MA

The total projected cost of crime in East Otis for 2025 is $111,833. This translates to approximately $198 per resident and $439 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in East Otis. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

East Otis, MA:	$198
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Otis is $198 per year, which is $266 less than the national average and $76 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Otis:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $600 more than in East Otis.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $79 less than in East Otis

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Otis for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to East Otis	Cost per East Otis Resident
Murder	$22,437	$40
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,242	$34
Robbery	$6,236	$11
Assault	$20,520	$36
Kidnapping	$5,639	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,717	$10
Burglary	$8,230	$15
Theft	$9,771	$17
Arson	$868	$2
Vandalism	$9,221	$16
Animal Cruelty	$99	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,984	$5
Identity Theft	$867	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$111,833	$198

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Otis, 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 Otis totals $249,774 ($443 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $361,607 ($641 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 Otis 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of East Otis’s 564 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 Otis 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 Otis residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.267
Robbery	0.3515
Rape	0.5627
Murder	0.0212
Total Violent Crime	2.202 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.345
Vehicle Theft	0.6546
Burglary	1.609
Arson	0.0637
Total Property Crime	5.672 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1649
Drug Crimes	0.7153
Vandalism	2.289
Identity Theft	0.1986
Animal Cruelty	0.0238
Total "Other" Rate	3.391 (A)

Individual East Otis Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Otis, MA	A+	A	A
North Blandford, MA	A	A-	A-
North Otis, MA	A-	C+	A-
Blandford, MA	A+	A	A
Sandisfield, MA	A+	A-	A
Becket, MA	A-	C+	A-
Roosterville, MA	A	A	A
Chester, MA	B-	B-	C
Tyringham, MA	C-	F	C+
Monterey, MA	B+	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Otis 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
Pearson, OK	B-	D	D
Northview, MO	B	A-	A-
Norton, IN	C-	F	F
Oak Grove, MI	C+	B-	B-
Oakesdale, WA	D+	C+	C+
Oakville, KY	C	A	A
Oletha, TX	C	F	F
Patch Grove, WI	B-	D	D
Pathfork, KY	C+	B	B
North, VA	B+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, East Otis 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 Otis, MA average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Otis schools on SchoolGrade

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