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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$408,877

Cost of Crime™ for Shutesbury, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $813 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Shutesbury ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Shutesbury's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shutesbury is 20.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shutesbury Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shutesbury varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Shutesbury, MA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shutesbury, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Shutesbury for 2025 is $408,877. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $813 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Shutesbury. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Shutesbury, MA:	$333
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shutesbury is $333 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $59 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shutesbury:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $466 more than in Shutesbury.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $214 less than in Shutesbury

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shutesbury	Cost per Shutesbury Resident
Murder	$115,583	$94
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,700	$29
Robbery	$19,583	$16
Assault	$103,191	$84
Kidnapping	$6,833	$6
Vehicle Theft	$9,544	$8
Burglary	$17,676	$14
Theft	$62,941	$51
Arson	$1,940	$2
Vandalism	$27,973	$23
Animal Cruelty	$164	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,497	$5
Identity Theft	$1,251	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$408,877	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury totals $973,385 ($792 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,382,262 ($1,125 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 Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury’s 1,229 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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Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.924
Robbery	0.5066
Rape	0.4791
Murder	0.0500
Total Violent Crime	3.959 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.889
Vehicle Theft	0.5015
Burglary	1.586
Arson	0.0654
Total Property Crime	12.04 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0917
Drug Crimes	0.7146
Vandalism	3.186
Identity Theft	0.1315
Animal Cruelty	0.0181
Total "Other" Rate	4.142 (A-)

Individual Shutesbury Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leverett, MA	A-	B-	B+
Pelham, MA	A-	B-	B+
West Pelham, MA	A-	B+	A-
North Leverett, MA	A-	B-	B+
New Salem, MA	A-	C	A-
Wendell, MA	B+	D+	A-
Factory Hollow, MA	B	C+	B-
Wendell Depot, MA	B+	C-	A-
Sunderland, MA	B	B+	C+
Amherst, MA	B	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shutesbury 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
Scio, NY	B-	C	C
Centerton, NJ	A	A	A
Chilton, TX	C+	D	D
Cincinnatus, NY	B	B	B
Colton, NY	A+	B+	B+
Crenshaw, MS	C-	A	A
East Ellijay, GA	D-	D+	D+
East Springfield, PA	A+	A	A
Gladeville, TN	D+	D-	D-
Golden City, MO	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury, MA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Shutesbury schools on SchoolGrade

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