Danvers, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Danvers Police Department serves the city of Danvers, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,092 violent crimes and 1,623 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.3 per 100k, 40.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 23 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.2 | A | 1092 | 106.2 | -59.3% |
| Property Crime | 97.3 | A | 1623 | 163.6 | -40.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 194 | 22.3 | -67.6% |
| Larceny | 97.3 | B | 1381 | 116.4 | -16.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 23 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody | 2 miles | B 78.0 | A 85.4 | Violent: 80.5% higher Property: 12.2% lower |
| Beverly | 3 miles | A 16.6 | A 33.2 | Violent: 61.6% lower Property: 65.9% lower |
| Salem | 4 miles | B 84.4 | C 166.7 | Violent: 95.3% higher Property: 71.3% higher |
| Middleton | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 30.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.1% lower |
| Topsfield | 5 miles | A 30.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 28.8% lower Property: N/A |