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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$500,545

Cost of Crime™ for Montague, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $547 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Montague ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Montague's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Montague is 17.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Montague Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Montague varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Montague, MA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Montague, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Montague for 2025 is $500,545. This translates to approximately $220 per resident and $547 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Montague. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Montague, MA:	$220
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Montague is $220 per year, which is $244 less than the national average and $54 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Montague:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $579 more than in Montague.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $101 less than in Montague

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Montague	Cost per Montague Resident
Murder	$71,417	$31
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,243	$31
Robbery	$20,842	$9
Assault	$95,853	$42
Kidnapping	$14,258	$6
Vehicle Theft	$21,478	$9
Burglary	$22,362	$10
Theft	$118,283	$52
Arson	$3,023	$1
Vandalism	$38,093	$17
Animal Cruelty	$648	$0
Drug Crimes	$21,050	$9
Identity Theft	$1,996	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$500,545	$220

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Montague, 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 Montague totals $851,452 ($374 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,351,997 ($594 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 Montague 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 Montague has 1, have the same problem. Of Montague’s 2,278 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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Montague 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 Montague residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.465
Robbery	0.2909
Rape	0.5158
Murder	0.0167
Total Violent Crime	2.288 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.03
Vehicle Theft	0.6089
Burglary	1.082
Arson	0.0549
Total Property Crime	11.77 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1032
Drug Crimes	1.249
Vandalism	2.341
Identity Theft	0.1132
Animal Cruelty	0.0385
Total "Other" Rate	3.845 (A-)

Individual Montague Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Pleasant, MA	B+	C+	B+
Wapping, MA	A+	A-	A
Turners Falls, MA	B-	C	C+
Deerfield, MA	A	B	A
North Leverett, MA	A-	B-	B+
Erving, MA	B-	D	C+
Greenfield, MA	C+	C-	C
West Deerfield, MA	A-	C	A
South Deerfield, MA	B+	B-	B+
Leverett, MA	A-	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Montague 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
Goodman, MS	D	C	C
Clyo, GA	A-	B+	B+
Concho, AZ	F	F	F
Deming, WA	F	D-	D-
Due West, SC	D	D-	D-
Dunsmuir, CA	C-	F	F
Edgemoor, SC	C	D+	D+
Elizabeth, WV	A-	B+	B+
Fountain City, WI	C+	C	C
Coltman, ID	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Montague 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 Montague, MA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Montague schools on SchoolGrade

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