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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$1.98 million

Cost of Crime™ for Edgartown, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,030 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Edgartown ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Edgartown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Edgartown is 21.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Edgartown Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Edgartown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 99 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Edgartown, MA see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Edgartown, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Edgartown for 2025 is $1,982,831. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $1,030 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Edgartown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Edgartown Compared to Other Cities?

Edgartown, MA:	$329
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Edgartown is $329 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and $55 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Edgartown:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $470 more than in Edgartown.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $210 less than in Edgartown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Edgartown	Cost per Edgartown Resident
Murder	$383,530	$64
Rape/Sexual Assault	$204,457	$34
Robbery	$61,828	$10
Assault	$533,141	$88
Kidnapping	$70,886	$12
Vehicle Theft	$78,069	$13
Burglary	$136,539	$23
Theft	$278,079	$46
Arson	$12,260	$2
Vandalism	$125,471	$21
Animal Cruelty	$1,333	$0
Drug Crimes	$54,183	$9
Identity Theft	$43,054	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$1,982,831	$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Edgartown, 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 Edgartown totals $3,689,753 ($612 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,672,584 ($941 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 Edgartown 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 Edgartown has 9, have the same problem. Of Edgartown’s 6,030 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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Edgartown 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 Edgartown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.079
Robbery	0.3260
Rape	0.5592
Murder	0.0338
Total Violent Crime	3.998 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.904
Vehicle Theft	0.8361
Burglary	2.497
Arson	0.0842
Total Property Crime	12.32 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1939
Drug Crimes	1.215
Vandalism	2.913
Identity Theft	0.9225
Animal Cruelty	0.0299
Total "Other" Rate	5.274 (B+)

Individual Edgartown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Katama, MA	C-	D+	D+
Oak Bluffs, MA	A	B+	A-
Vineyard Haven, MA	B+	C-	B+
West Tisbury, MA	A-	D	A
Menemsha, MA	C+	D-	C+
Nashaquitsa, MA	C+	D+	C+
Chilmark, MA	C-	D-	D+
Menauhant, MA	A+	A+	A+
Falmouth, MA	D	D	D
West Falmouth, MA	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Edgartown 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
Saxonburg, PA	A+	A	A
Sandown, NH	A	A+	A+
Ithaca, MI	C-	D	D
Santa Ynez, CA	C-	D-	D-
Iowa Falls, IA	D+	C+	C+
Saranac, MI	A-	C+	C+
Satsuma, FL	A-	C+	C+
Sauk City, WI	B-	B	B
Indian Mountain Lake, PA	A	A	A
Sawmills, NC	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Edgartown is as safe as 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 Edgartown, MA average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Edgartown schools on SchoolGrade

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