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Is Haverhill, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 68,361 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Haverhill faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Haverhill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaverhillMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.8323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2231.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate486.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2231/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Haverhill

Violent crime in Haverhill is close to the national average. The rate of 345.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2231.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Haverhill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft486
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Haverhill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haverhill
345.8
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haverhill
2231.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Haverhill Safety

Is Haverhill safe?
Not especially. Haverhill earns a D with a crime rate of 257.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Haverhill?
257.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2231.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Haverhill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Haverhill's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Haverhill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Haverhill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Haverhill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Haverhill?
No. Crime in Haverhill has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Haverhill compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Haverhill ranks behind about 81% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Haverhill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Haverhill?
Bad. A D grade and 257.7 per-thousand rate put Haverhill below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Haverhill?
345.8 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) 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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