Harwich, MA has a lower rate of violent crime than the national average, with 12.4 incidents per 1,000 people compared to 22.7 per 1,000 nationally. Similarly when it comes to property crime Harwich is also below the national average, with 24.9 incidents per 1,000 people compared to 35.4 incidents per 1,000 people nationally. Overall Harwich is generally seen as a safe place to live with respect to criminal activity and remains one of Massachusetts's most desirable destinations for residents and tourists alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Harwich violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Harwich property crime is 24.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.