Swampscott, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Swampscott Police Department serves the city of Swampscott, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 601 property crimes. Property crime averages 103.8 per 100k, 36.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents601 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents528 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 103.8 | A | 601 | 163.6 | -36.6% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 52 | 24.0 | -73.0% |
| Larceny | 90.8 | B | 528 | 116.4 | -22.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 20 | 22.2 | -70.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 0 miles | B 93.4 | A 23.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.5% lower |
| 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: N/A 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: 85.6% lower |