The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Swansea, 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?

$8,687

Cost of Crime™ for North Swansea, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $373 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. North Swansea ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to North Swansea's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Swansea is 9.359 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Swansea, MA

The total projected cost of crime in North Swansea for 2025 is $8,687. This translates to approximately $126 per resident and $373 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in North Swansea. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Swansea Compared to Other Cities?

North Swansea, MA:	$126
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Swansea is $126 per year, which is $338 less than the national average and $148 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Swansea:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $672 more than in North Swansea.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $7 less than in North Swansea

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Swansea	Cost per North Swansea Resident
Murder	$1,151	$17
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,008	$29
Robbery	$358	$5
Assault	$971	$14
Kidnapping	$225	$3
Vehicle Theft	$282	$4
Burglary	$679	$10
Theft	$1,159	$17
Arson	$95	$1
Vandalism	$1,164	$17
Animal Cruelty	$7	$0
Drug Crimes	$432	$6
Identity Theft	$156	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$8,687	$126

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Swansea, 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 North Swansea totals $17,723 ($257 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,410 ($383 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 North Swansea 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 North Swansea’s 69 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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North Swansea 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 North Swansea residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4899
Robbery	0.1651
Rape	0.4800
Murder	0.0089
Total Violent Crime	1.144 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.243
Vehicle Theft	0.2641
Burglary	1.085
Arson	0.0569
Total Property Crime	4.649 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0538
Drug Crimes	0.8461
Vandalism	2.361
Identity Theft	0.2916
Animal Cruelty	0.0134
Total "Other" Rate	3.566 (A)

Individual North Swansea Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Seekonk, MA	B	C	C+
Barrington, RI	A	A+	A
Riverside, RI	B+	A-	B
Rehoboth, MA	A+	A-	A
East Providence, RI	C-	B-	C-
Rumford, RI	C	B	C-
Warren, RI	C+	A+	C+
Swansea, MA	B+	B	B-
Pawtucket, RI	C+	B	C
Providence, RI	B-	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Swansea 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
Dodson, TN	F	F	F
Westminster, PA	C-	C	C
Westover, TN	D-	F	F
Dot Lake, AK	F	F	F
Dortha, KY	C	B-	B-
Dora Lake, MN	B+	C-	C-
Dooling, GA	A-	C+	C+
Donaldson, MN	D-	C+	C+
Domino, TX	B-	D-	D-
Westlake, ID	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, North Swansea 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 North Swansea, MA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See North Swansea schools on SchoolGrade

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