Violent Crime per Capita in Shirley Center
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Shirley Center residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
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A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
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$95,982
Cost of Crime™ for Shirley Center, MA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $206 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Shirley Center 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.
The A+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Shirley Center ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Shirley Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Shirley Center is 1.400 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shirley Center residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shirley Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 549 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 835 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Shirley Center, MA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Shirley Center, MA
The total projected cost of crime in Shirley Center for 2025 is $95,982. This translates to approximately $78 per resident and $206 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in Shirley Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 16.1%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Shirley Center Compared to Other Cities?
| Shirley Center, MA: | $78 |
|---|---|
| Provincetown, MA: | $472 |
| East Sandwich, MA: | $59 |
| Massachusetts: | $155 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Shirley Center is $78 per year, which is $180 less than the national average and $77 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shirley Center:
- In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $472 per person, which is $393 more than in Shirley Center.
- In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $59 per person, which is $20 less than in Shirley Center
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Shirley Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Shirley Center |
Cost per Shirley Center Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$27,284 |
$22 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$36,257 |
$30 |
Robbery |
$7,020 |
$6 |
Assault |
$25,421 |
$21 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$95,982 |
$78 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Shirley Center, 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 Shirley Center totals $365,286 ($297 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $461,268 ($375 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Shirley Center violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 Shirley Center’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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Shirley Center residents in a standard year.
Shirley Center Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Shirley Center residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.7202 |
Robbery |
0.1816 |
Rape |
0.4866 |
Murder |
0.0118 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.400 (A+) |
Individual Shirley Center Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Shirley Center is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Shirley Center.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C+ | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | C | B- | |
D | D | D | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A- | A | |
A | B+ | A- | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Shirley Center is lower versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A | |
A | B | B | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
D- | F | F | |
D+ | D- | D- | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
B | B- | B- | |
D | C+ | C+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | C+ | C+ |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Shirley Center is safer than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.
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