Newburyport, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newburyport Police Department serves the city of Newburyport, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 420 violent crimes and 506 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.0 per 100k residents, which is 30.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.1 per 100k, 87.1% 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 6 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 Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.0 | B | 420 | 106.2 | -30.3% |
| Property Crime | 21.1 | A | 506 | 163.6 | -87.1% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 34 | 3.5 | +49.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.1 | C | 83 | 22.3 | -5.0% |
| Larceny | 21.1 | A | 435 | 116.4 | -81.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 4 miles | A 65.2 | A 54.3 | Violent: 12.0% lower Property: 156.7% higher |
| Amesbury | 5 miles | A 46.6 | A 35.0 | Violent: 37.0% lower Property: 65.3% higher |
| West Newbury | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.6% higher |
| Rowley | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Merrimac | 8 miles | A 14.9 | A 44.7 | Violent: 79.9% lower Property: 111.3% higher |