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 A
Annual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime35.9A190106.2-66.2%
Property Crime35.9A244163.6-78.1%
Aggravated Assault35.9F4522.3+61.2%
Larceny35.9A178116.4-69.2%

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