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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$442,265

Cost of Crime™ for Harwich Port, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $421 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Harwich Port ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of cities but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to Harwich Port's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harwich Port is 15.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Harwich Port Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Harwich Port varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Harwich Port, MA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harwich Port, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Harwich Port for 2025 is $442,265. This translates to approximately $224 per resident and $421 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Harwich Port. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Harwich Port Compared to Other Cities?

Harwich Port, MA:	$224
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harwich Port is $224 per year, which is $240 less than the national average and $50 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harwich Port:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $574 more than in Harwich Port.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $105 less than in Harwich Port

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harwich Port	Cost per Harwich Port Resident
Murder	$32,594	$17
Rape/Sexual Assault	$67,725	$34
Robbery	$16,682	$8
Assault	$116,107	$59
Kidnapping	$11,059	$6
Vehicle Theft	$43,025	$22
Burglary	$33,615	$17
Theft	$43,070	$22
Arson	$3,721	$2
Vandalism	$53,175	$27
Animal Cruelty	$363	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,714	$9
Identity Theft	$2,414	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$442,265	$224

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harwich Port, 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 Harwich Port totals $580,733 ($294 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,022,998 ($518 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 Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port has 1, have the same problem. Of Harwich Port’s 1,975 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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Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.047
Robbery	0.2685
Rape	0.5656
Murder	0.0088
Total Violent Crime	2.890 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.211
Vehicle Theft	1.407
Burglary	1.877
Arson	0.0780
Total Property Crime	7.572 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0924
Drug Crimes	1.281
Vandalism	3.769
Identity Theft	0.1579
Animal Cruelty	0.0249
Total "Other" Rate	5.325 (B+)

Individual Harwich Port Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harwich, MA	A-	B+	A-
Northwest Harwich, MA	A	B	A-
Dennis Port, MA	B+	C-	B+
South Chatham, MA	A-	B	B
East Harwich, MA	A+	A	A
West Dennis, MA	A-	C+	A-
West Chatham, MA	B+	B	C+
South Dennis, MA	B+	C+	B
Brewster, MA	A	B+	A-
Chatham, MA	B-	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harwich Port 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
Valders, WI	A	A-	A-
Deer Island, OR	C+	B-	B-
Durhamville, NY	B	C+	C+
East Carondelet, IL	C+	C+	C+
Evans, WV	A	A	A
Alton, VA	B-	C+	C+
Lakemont, GA	C+	B-	B-
Stonebluff, OK	B+	B+	B+
Swayzee, IN	A+	A	A
Terlton, OK	B-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port, MA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Harwich Port schools on SchoolGrade

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