Beverly, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Beverly Police Department serves the city of Beverly, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 565 violent crimes and 1,014 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.6 per 100k residents, which is 84.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.2 per 100k, 79.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,014 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents878 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.6 | A | 565 | 106.2 | -84.4% |
| Property Crime | 33.2 | A | 1014 | 163.6 | -79.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 215 | 22.3 | -78.7% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 63 | 24.0 | -80.3% |
| Larceny | 26.1 | A | 878 | 116.4 | -77.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -89.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 2 miles | B 84.4 | C 166.7 | Violent: 409.0% higher Property: 402.4% higher |
| Danvers | 3 miles | A 43.2 | A 97.3 | Violent: 160.6% higher Property: 193.2% higher |
| Peabody | 4 miles | B 78.0 | A 85.4 | Violent: 370.2% higher Property: 157.6% higher |
| Marblehead | 4 miles | A 59.3 | A 64.3 | Violent: 257.7% higher Property: 93.8% higher |
| Manchester-By-The-Sea | 6 miles | A 56.0 | A 37.3 | Violent: 237.6% higher Property: 12.5% higher |