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Is Beverly, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 43,363 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beverly is a smaller community of 43,363 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,472 per 100K.

Beverly Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeverlyMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate209.8323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1768.12004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1472.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

197.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

210/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1768/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beverly

Violent crime in Beverly is well below the national average. The rate of 209.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1768.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,472 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beverly Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,472
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Beverly Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beverly
209.8
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beverly
1768.1
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beverly Safety

Is Beverly safe?
It depends on where in Beverly you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Beverly?
197.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 209.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1768.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beverly safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Beverly has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beverly?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beverly generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beverly police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beverly?
Crime rates have held steady in Beverly, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Beverly compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Middle of the pack for Massachusetts. Beverly isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Massachusetts cities.
How safe is Beverly to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Beverly?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Beverly?
209.8 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (29), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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