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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$90,850

Cost of Crime™ for Plum Island, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $409 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Plum Island ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Plum Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Plum Island is 16.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Plum Island Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Plum Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Plum Island, MA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Plum Island, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Plum Island for 2025 is $90,850. This translates to approximately $223 per resident and $409 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Plum Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Plum Island Compared to Other Cities?

Plum Island, MA:	$223
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Plum Island is $223 per year, which is $241 less than the national average and $51 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Plum Island:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $575 more than in Plum Island.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $104 less than in Plum Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Plum Island	Cost per Plum Island Resident
Murder	$9,896	$24
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,019	$37
Robbery	$3,896	$10
Assault	$21,780	$54
Kidnapping	$1,777	$4
Vehicle Theft	$4,469	$11
Burglary	$6,674	$16
Theft	$14,811	$36
Arson	$745	$2
Vandalism	$7,897	$19
Animal Cruelty	$123	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,912	$7
Identity Theft	$849	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$90,850	$223

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Plum Island, 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 Plum Island totals $145,518 ($358 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $236,368 ($581 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 Plum Island 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 Plum Island’s 407 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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Plum Island 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 Plum Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.863
Robbery	0.3043
Rape	0.6086
Murder	0.0129
Total Violent Crime	2.789 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.027
Vehicle Theft	0.7091
Burglary	1.808
Arson	0.0758
Total Property Crime	9.620 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0720
Drug Crimes	0.9673
Vandalism	2.716
Identity Theft	0.2694
Animal Cruelty	0.0408
Total "Other" Rate	4.066 (A-)

Individual Plum Island Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Newbury, MA	B+	B+	B-
Salisbury, MA	B+	B	B
Newburyport, MA	A	B+	A-
Seabrook, NH	C+	A	B
Byfield, MA	A+	A-	A+
Amesbury Town, MA	A-	B	B+
Rowley, MA	A	A	A-
West Newbury, MA	A+	A-	A+
Hampton Falls, NH	B	A+	B+
Amesbury, MA	A+	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Plum Island 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
Vanatta, OH	B+	A	A
East Jamestown, TN	D+	D+	D+
East Laurinburg, NC	D-	F	F
Edgar, TX	D	C-	C-
Edgefield, LA	D	D+	D+
Edinburg, ND	D-	D-	D-
Edom, TX	D+	C+	C+
Elkfork, KY	C-	A	A
Ellis Prairie, MO	C+	B	B
Elora, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Plum Island 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 Plum Island, MA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Plum Island schools on SchoolGrade

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