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Salisbury, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Salisbury Police Department serves the city of Salisbury, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 473 violent crimes and 395 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.2 per 100k residents, which is 38.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.3 per 100k, 66.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. 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 Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate54.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.2A473106.2-38.6%
Property Crime54.3A395163.6-66.8%
Aggravated Assault10.9A7722.3-51.2%
Burglary21.7C9424.0-9.6%
Larceny32.6A252116.4-72.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Newburyport 4 miles
B 74.0
A 21.1
Violent: 13.6% higher
Property: 61.0% lower
Amesbury 6 miles
A 46.6
A 35.0
Violent: 28.5% lower
Property: 35.6% lower
West Newbury 9 miles
N/A 0.0
A 21.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 60.0% lower
Merrimac 9 miles
A 14.9
A 44.7
Violent: 77.1% lower
Property: 17.7% lower
Rowley 11 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A