Gloucester, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gloucester Police Department serves the city of Gloucester, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,262 violent crimes and 771 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.3 per 100k, 85.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,262 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents771 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents590 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.4 | B | 1262 | 106.2 | -12.1% |
| Property Crime | 23.3 | A | 771 | 163.6 | -85.7% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 48 | 3.5 | -5.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 271 | 22.3 | -70.0% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 104 | 24.0 | -86.1% |
| Larceny | 16.7 | A | 590 | 116.4 | -85.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.3 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -85.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 14.7% lower 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: 36.2% lower |
| Swampscott | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 344.6% higher |