Amesbury, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amesbury Police Department serves the city of Amesbury, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 548 violent crimes and 506 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.6 per 100k residents, which is 56.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.0 per 100k, 78.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate46.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.6 | A | 548 | 106.2 | -56.1% |
| Property Crime | 35.0 | A | 506 | 163.6 | -78.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 97 | 22.3 | -73.8% |
| Larceny | 23.3 | A | 413 | 116.4 | -80.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -73.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac | 4 miles | A 14.9 | A 44.7 | Violent: 68.1% lower Property: 27.8% higher |
| West Newbury | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.9% lower |
| Newburyport | 5 miles | B 74.0 | A 21.1 | Violent: 58.8% higher Property: 39.5% lower |
| Salisbury | 6 miles | A 65.2 | A 54.3 | Violent: 39.8% higher Property: 55.3% higher |
| Haverhill | 10 miles | D 151.9 | A 83.4 | Violent: 225.9% higher Property: 138.5% higher |