Andover, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Andover Police Department serves the city of Andover, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 485 violent crimes and 964 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.0 per 100k residents, which is 69.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.5 per 100k, 69.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents771 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.0 | A | 485 | 106.2 | -69.0% |
| Property Crime | 49.5 | A | 964 | 163.6 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 151 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 41.2 | A | 771 | 116.4 | -64.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover | 3 miles | A 19.0 | A 53.7 | Violent: 42.5% lower Property: 8.7% higher |
| Lawrence | 4 miles | C 104.8 | A 62.6 | Violent: 217.8% higher Property: 26.7% higher |
| Methuen | 6 miles | A 52.3 | A 57.9 | Violent: 58.6% higher Property: 17.0% higher |
| North Reading | 6 miles | A 32.0 | A 38.4 | Violent: 2.8% lower Property: 22.3% lower |
| Boxford | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.1% lower |