Methuen, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Methuen Police Department serves the city of Methuen, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,703 violent crimes and 2,300 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.3 per 100k residents, which is 50.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.9 per 100k, 64.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,703 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,300 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,852 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.3 | A | 1703 | 106.2 | -50.8% |
| Property Crime | 57.9 | A | 2300 | 163.6 | -64.6% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 42 | 5.8 | -67.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.2 | A | 379 | 22.3 | -49.7% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 243 | 24.0 | -76.7% |
| Larceny | 50.4 | A | 1852 | 116.4 | -56.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 203 | 22.2 | -91.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 2 miles | C 104.8 | A 62.6 | Violent: 100.4% higher Property: 8.2% higher |
| North Andover | 4 miles | A 19.0 | A 53.7 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: 7.2% lower |
| Andover | 6 miles | A 33.0 | A 49.5 | Violent: 36.9% lower Property: 14.6% lower |
| Dracut | 6 miles | A 18.8 | A 43.8 | Violent: 64.1% lower Property: 24.3% lower |
| Lowell | 8 miles | C 118.3 | C 165.1 | Violent: 126.3% higher Property: 185.2% higher |