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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$145,557

Cost of Crime™ for White Island Shores, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $486 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. White Island Shores ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to White Island Shores's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Island Shores is 11.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. White Island Shores Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in White Island Shores varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 116 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of White Island Shores, MA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in White Island Shores, MA

The total projected cost of crime in White Island Shores for 2025 is $145,557. This translates to approximately $188 per resident and $486 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in White Island Shores. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

White Island Shores, MA:	$188
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Island Shores is $188 per year, which is $276 less than the national average and $86 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Island Shores:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $610 more than in White Island Shores.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $69 less than in White Island Shores

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Island Shores	Cost per White Island Shores Resident
Murder	$27,315	$35
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,594	$31
Robbery	$4,991	$6
Assault	$36,296	$47
Kidnapping	$4,813	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3,523	$5
Burglary	$6,926	$9
Theft	$17,755	$23
Arson	$918	$1
Vandalism	$13,807	$18
Animal Cruelty	$130	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,380	$6
Identity Theft	$1,108	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$145,557	$188

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores totals $306,137 ($396 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $451,694 ($584 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 White Island Shores 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 White Island Shores’s 773 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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White Island Shores 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 White Island Shores residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.635
Robbery	0.2053
Rape	0.5034
Murder	0.0188
Total Violent Crime	2.362 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.435
Vehicle Theft	0.2943
Burglary	0.9878
Arson	0.0492
Total Property Crime	5.766 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1027
Drug Crimes	0.7660
Vandalism	2.500
Identity Theft	0.1852
Animal Cruelty	0.0228
Total "Other" Rate	3.577 (A)

Individual White Island Shores Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Wareham, MA	A-	C	A-
Bournedale, MA	A-	B	A
South Wareham, MA	A-	B-	A-
Onset, MA	B-	D+	B
Buzzards Bay, MA	B+	C	B+
South Carver, MA	A+	B-	A+
Sagamore Beach, MA	A+	B+	A+
Sagamore, MA	B-	B+	C
Wareham Center, MA	B+	D+	B+
Tihonet, MA	A-	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Island Shores 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
Williamsfield, IL	A+	A-	A-
Florence, MO	B+	C	C
Fowler, LA	C+	D-	D-
Fowlerton, IN	B+	C	C
Foxfield, CO	D	C-	C-
Gallatin, TX	C+	D-	D-
Yorkshire, NY	B-	D+	D+
Wyoming, IA	C	B	B
Gaskill, NY	B+	C-	C-
Gillett, FL	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, White Island Shores 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 White Island Shores, MA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See White Island Shores schools on SchoolGrade

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