The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Head of Westport, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$189,599

Cost of Crime™ for Head of Westport, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $352 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Head of Westport 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 Head of Westport, MA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Head of Westport ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Head of Westport's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Head of Westport is 9.944 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Head of Westport, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Head of Westport for 2025 is $189,599. This translates to approximately $139 per resident and $352 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Head of Westport. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Head of Westport Compared to Other Cities?

Head of Westport, MA:	$139
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Head of Westport is $139 per year, which is $325 less than the national average and $135 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Head of Westport:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $660 more than in Head of Westport.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $20 less than in Head of Westport

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Head of Westport	Cost per Head of Westport Resident
Murder	$8,639	$6
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,670	$33
Robbery	$7,121	$5
Assault	$47,132	$35
Kidnapping	$9,300	$7
Vehicle Theft	$6,030	$4
Burglary	$7,667	$6
Theft	$31,250	$23
Arson	$1,498	$1
Vandalism	$13,873	$10
Animal Cruelty	$214	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,287	$7
Identity Theft	$1,919	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$189,599	$139

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Head of Westport, 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 Head of Westport totals $292,988 ($214 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $482,587 ($353 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 Head of Westport 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 Head of Westport’s 1,366 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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Head of Westport 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 Head of Westport residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.201
Robbery	0.1657
Rape	0.5514
Murder	0.0034
Total Violent Crime	1.922 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.417
Vehicle Theft	0.2851
Burglary	0.6188
Arson	0.0454
Total Property Crime	5.366 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1123
Drug Crimes	0.9192
Vandalism	1.422
Identity Theft	0.1815
Animal Cruelty	0.0212
Total "Other" Rate	2.656 (A)

Individual Head of Westport Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Westport, MA	A	C+	A-
North Dartmouth, MA	A-	B-	B+
Dartmouth, MA	A+	A	A+
Westport, MA	A-	C+	B+
Smith Mills, MA	F	D-	F
South Dartmouth, MA	B-	C+	C+
Kempton Croft, MA	A+	A	A
North Westport, MA	B	C	C+
Cow Yard, MA	A+	A+	A+
New Bedford, MA	C+	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Head of Westport 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
Tunnel City, WI	B+	C+	C+
Cat Spring, TX	F	C-	C-
Chancellor, AL	B-	D+	D+
Chilmark, MA	C-	D-	D-
Clara, MS	A+	A+	A+
Clarissa, MN	C+	C+	C+
Vilano Beach, FL	A+	A	A
University Heights, IA	A-	A	A
Turkey Creek, LA	D-	D	D
West Stockbridge, MA	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Head of Westport 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 Head of Westport, MA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Head of Westport schools on SchoolGrade

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