West Dennis, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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82%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

75%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

84%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

West Dennis crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Dennis crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Dennis crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Dennis crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Dennis_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	405 (estimate)	1,415	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	27.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	248.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	90 (estimate)	314	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	131.8	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	852.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	116.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	315 (estimate)	1,101	1,917

West Dennis crime map

The West Dennis crime map by CrimoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Dennis as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West Dennis crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Dennis crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

West Dennis crime rates are 82% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Dennis are 75% lower than the national average
In West Dennis you have a 1 in 247 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Dennis is safer than 84% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Dennis has decreased by 12%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Dennis

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Dennis is 1 in 1113

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Dennis is 1 in 318

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Dennis is 1 in 247

Year Over Year Crime In West Dennis (per 100,000 people)

West Dennis police department

Item	West Dennis	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West Chatham, MA	1,224	44	155	199
Harwich Port, MA	1,906	56	197	253
North Eastham, MA	1,741	72	251	323
East Sandwich, MA	3,628	91	320	412
Harwich Center, MA	1,383	93	326	419
East Dennis, MA	3,068	109	382	491
Brewster, MA	1,347	133	389	522
West Dennis, MA	2,479	90	315	405

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Riverview, SC	2,479	74	344	418
Pantego, TX	2,479	526	2,306	2,832
Spring Lake, MI	2,477	94	320	414
Nicholson, MS	2,477	88	688	776
Wailua, HI	2,481	74	657	730
West Dennis, MA	2,479	90	315	405

Source: The West Dennis, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.