Ipswich, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ipswich Police Department serves the city of Ipswich, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 190 violent crimes and 244 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.9 per 100k residents, which is 66.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.9 per 100k, 78.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 35.9 | A | 190 | 106.2 | -66.2% |
Property Crime | 35.9 | A | 244 | 163.6 | -78.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 35.9 | F | 45 | 22.3 | +61.2% |
Larceny | 35.9 | A | 178 | 116.4 | -69.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Male | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gloucester | 3 miles | B 93.4 | A 23.3 | Violent: 160.3% higher Property: 34.9% lower |
Groveland | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Hamilton | 3 miles | B 79.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 122.0% higher Property: N/A |
Nahant | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Newbury | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.5% lower |