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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$1.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for Yarmouth Port, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $362 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Yarmouth Port 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 Yarmouth Port's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Yarmouth Port is 11.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Yarmouth Port Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Yarmouth Port varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 109 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Yarmouth Port, MA see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Yarmouth Port, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Yarmouth Port for 2025 is $1,245,924. This translates to approximately $168 per resident and $362 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Yarmouth Port. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Yarmouth Port Compared to Other Cities?

Yarmouth Port, MA:	$168
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Yarmouth Port is $168 per year, which is $297 less than the national average and $106 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Yarmouth Port:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $631 more than in Yarmouth Port.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $49 less than in Yarmouth Port

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Yarmouth Port	Cost per Yarmouth Port Resident
Murder	$156,805	$21
Rape/Sexual Assault	$252,322	$34
Robbery	$39,834	$5
Assault	$260,693	$35
Kidnapping	$29,299	$4
Vehicle Theft	$71,126	$10
Burglary	$63,921	$9
Theft	$169,587	$23
Arson	$11,730	$2
Vandalism	$125,049	$17
Animal Cruelty	$1,075	$0
Drug Crimes	$51,904	$7
Identity Theft	$12,578	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,245,924	$168

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Yarmouth Port, 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 Yarmouth Port totals $2,339,401 ($315 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,585,325 ($482 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 Yarmouth Port 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 southwest 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 Yarmouth Port has 5, have the same problem. Of Yarmouth Port’s 7,436 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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Yarmouth Port 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 Yarmouth Port residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.221
Robbery	0.1703
Rape	0.5596
Murder	0.0112
Total Violent Crime	1.962 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.404
Vehicle Theft	0.6177
Burglary	0.9478
Arson	0.0653
Total Property Crime	6.034 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0650
Drug Crimes	0.9436
Vandalism	2.354
Identity Theft	0.2185
Animal Cruelty	0.0195
Total "Other" Rate	3.601 (A)

Individual Yarmouth Port Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dennis, MA	A-	B+	B
South Yarmouth, MA	B	C+	B
West Yarmouth, MA	B+	C-	B+
South Dennis, MA	B+	C+	B
Barnstable, MA	B-	C	C+
East Dennis, MA	A+	A-	A+
West Dennis, MA	A-	C+	A-
Barnstable Town, MA	C	D	C
Dennis Port, MA	B+	C-	B+
Northwest Harwich, MA	A	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Yarmouth Port 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
Marlin, TX	D-	D-	D-
Port St. Joe, FL	C-	C	C
Port Labelle, FL	A	C+	C+
Millers Creek, NC	C-	C	C
Milaca, MN	C	C	C
Midfield, AL	D-	D	D
Meredith, NH	B	A	A
Meadowview, VA	C-	C+	C+
Mead, CO	C+	C+	C+
Maysville, GA	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Yarmouth Port 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 Yarmouth Port, MA average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Yarmouth Port schools on SchoolGrade

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