Essex County Crime & Safety
Essex County, Massachusetts
FBI UCRSafety Score
52/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
1066.9
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
284.7
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
782.2
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
52/100
Higher = safer
State avg 40/100
State Safety Rank
#4
of 14 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex County Among Top National Performers
Essex County’s total crime rate of 1,066.9 per 100K is less than half the national average of 2,385.5. This strong data results in an impressive safety score of 98.3.
Outpacing the Massachusetts State Average
With a safety score of 98.3, Essex County ranks higher than the state average of 97.7. Its crime rate of 1,066.9 is significantly better than the Massachusetts average of 1,458.6.
A Regional Safety Leader
Essex County is notably safer than Bristol County, which reports a crime rate of 1,502.6. The 42 reporting agencies in Essex effectively manage safety in this densely populated region.
Violent and Property Crime are Low
Violent crime sits at 284.7 and property crime at 782.2 per 100K, both well below national benchmarks. These figures highlight the county's success in maintaining public order across its many municipalities.
Smart Security for Essex Residents
To keep property crime rates low, residents should utilize motion-activated lighting and smart home security systems. Community vigilance and reporting suspicious activity help the local police maintain this high safety standard.
Crime Advisory: Essex County
Safety Verdict
Essex County has a safety score of 52/100, indicating a moderately safe area with moderate overall crime (1066.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 284.7 per 100K and property crime at 782.2 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 42 law enforcement agencies in Essex County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Massachusetts, total crime is 27% below the Massachusetts average and its safety score is 13 points above the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.