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Is Newburyport, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 19,148 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newburyport is a smaller community of 19,148 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,119 per 100K.

Newburyport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewburyportMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.0323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1705.32004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate1119.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1705/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newburyport

Violent crime in Newburyport is close to the national average. The rate of 378.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1705.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,119 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newburyport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,119
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newburyport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newburyport
378.0
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newburyport
1705.3
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newburyport Safety

Is Newburyport safe?
Not especially. Newburyport earns a C with a crime rate of 208.3 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 Newburyport?
208.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1705.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newburyport safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Newburyport 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 Newburyport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newburyport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newburyport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newburyport?
Crime rates have held steady in Newburyport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Newburyport compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Middle of the pack for Massachusetts. Newburyport isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Massachusetts cities.
How safe is Newburyport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Newburyport?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Newburyport?
378.0 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (58), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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