Is Barnstable or Crystal Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Barnstable is safer than Crystal Lake (Safety Score 66/100 vs 66/100), with a total crime rate of 1,196 per 100,000 versus 1,208 for Crystal Lake — 1% lower. Barnstable has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Crystal Lake has a 100% lower rate.
Barnstable — 5-Year Trend
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Crystal Lake — 5-Year Trend
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Barnstable, MA
Crystal Lake, IL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Barnstable | Crystal Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,195.8 | 1,207.6 | -11.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 410.4 | 104.7 | +305.7 |
| Murder Rate | 2.0 | 0.0 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 64.8 | 48.7 | +16.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 17.7 | 4.9 | +12.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 326.0 | 51.1 | +274.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 785.4 | 1,102.9 | -317.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 131.6 | 102.3 | +29.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 581.2 | 927.6 | -346.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 72.7 | 73.0 | -0.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnstable or Crystal Lake safer?
Barnstable is safer with a total crime rate of 1,196 per 100K vs 1,208 for Crystal Lake — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Barnstable has a violent crime rate of 410.4 per 100K while Crystal Lake has 104.7. Crystal Lake has lower violent crime.
About Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, the largest community on Cape Cod, is a historic town of villages including Hyannis, a major transportation hub. Its population of over 45,000 makes it the most populous municipality in Barnstable County. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 50,928, Barnstable has a total crime rate of 1,195.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake, Illinois, a city named for its spring-fed lake, is home to over 40,000 residents in McHenry County. It was originally two separate communities, Nunda and Crystal Lake, before consolidating. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 41,074, Crystal Lake has a total crime rate of 1,207.6 per 100,000 residents.