Salem, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Salem Police Department serves the city of Salem, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,223 violent crimes and 3,224 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.4 per 100k residents, which is 20.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.7 per 100k, 1.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 53 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 BAnnual Rate84.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,223 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,224 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,690 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.4 | B | 3223 | 106.2 | -20.5% |
| Property Crime | 166.7 | C | 3224 | 163.6 | +1.9% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 52 | 3.5 | -37.2% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 73 | 5.8 | -61.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.0 | B | 356 | 22.3 | -10.1% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 308 | 24.0 | -53.8% |
| Larceny | 140.0 | D | 2690 | 116.4 | +20.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.3 | A | 205 | 22.2 | -39.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 53 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 4 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 11 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody | 2 miles | B 78.0 | A 85.4 | Violent: 7.6% lower Property: 48.7% lower |
| Marblehead | 2 miles | A 59.3 | A 64.3 | Violent: 29.7% lower Property: 61.4% lower |
| Beverly | 2 miles | A 16.6 | A 33.2 | Violent: 80.4% lower Property: 80.1% lower |
| Danvers | 4 miles | A 43.2 | A 97.3 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: 41.6% lower |
| Lynn | 4 miles | A 28.7 | A 25.7 | Violent: 66.0% lower Property: 84.6% lower |