Marblehead, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marblehead Police Department serves the city of Marblehead, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 303 violent crimes and 568 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.3 per 100k residents, which is 44.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.3 per 100k, 60.7% 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 21 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 Rate59.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.3 | A | 303 | 106.2 | -44.1% |
| Property Crime | 64.3 | A | 568 | 163.6 | -60.7% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 13 | 3.5 | +40.0% |
| Burglary | 14.8 | A | 70 | 24.0 | -38.2% |
| Larceny | 49.5 | A | 470 | 116.4 | -57.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 21 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 11 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 2 miles | B 84.4 | C 166.7 | Violent: 42.3% higher Property: 159.2% higher |
| Beverly | 4 miles | A 16.6 | A 33.2 | Violent: 72.0% lower Property: 48.4% lower |
| Peabody | 4 miles | B 78.0 | A 85.4 | Violent: 31.5% higher Property: 32.9% higher |
| Lynn | 5 miles | A 28.7 | A 25.7 | Violent: 51.7% lower Property: 60.0% lower |
| Danvers | 6 miles | A 43.2 | A 97.3 | Violent: 27.1% lower Property: 51.3% higher |