Located in the picturesque town of Andover, Massachusetts, crime rates have always been relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. However, the recent statistics show that Andover has experienced a slight increase in both violent and property crimes. According to the background information, the town's violent crime rate is only 9.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crimes have also seen a rise, with a rate of 14.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. While these numbers may seem small in comparison, the residents of Andover are still concerned about the safety of their community. Local law enforcement has increased their presence and implemented new strategies to combat this trend and maintain the town's reputation as a safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Andover violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Andover property crime is 14.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.