Wenham, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wenham Police Department serves the city of Wenham, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 63 property crimes. Property crime averages 40.4 per 100k, 75.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 40.4 | A | 63 | 163.6 | -75.3% |
| Burglary | 20.2 | B | 4 | 24.0 | -15.9% |
| Larceny | 20.2 | A | 57 | 116.4 | -82.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 0 miles | B 93.4 | A 23.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.3% lower |
| Groveland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hamilton | 0 miles | B 79.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Nahant | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.2% lower |