The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bradford, Haverhill, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$3.49 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bradford, Haverhill, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $604 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bradford in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Bradford, Haverhill, MA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Bradford ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of neighborhoods but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Bradford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Bradford is 16.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bradford Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bradford varies by area - ranging from 1 in 44 in the west areas to 1 in 114 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bradford, Haverhill, MA see the most incidents - about 88 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bradford, Haverhill, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Bradford for 2025 is $3,487,172. This translates to approximately $226 per resident and $604 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Bradford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bradford Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Bradford, Haverhill, MA:	$226
Central, Boston, MA:	$654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA:	$197
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bradford is $226 per year, which is $239 less than the national average and $48 less than Haverhill's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bradford:

In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $428 more than in Bradford.
In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $29 less than in Bradford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bradford for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Bradford	Cost per Bradford Resident
Murder	$376,568	$24
Rape/Sexual Assault	$487,682	$32
Robbery	$167,812	$11
Assault	$899,423	$58
Kidnapping	$77,609	$5
Vehicle Theft	$255,010	$16
Burglary	$178,289	$12
Theft	$568,308	$37
Arson	$15,192	$1
Vandalism	$274,208	$18
Animal Cruelty	$3,886	$0
Drug Crimes	$134,509	$9
Identity Theft	$48,676	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$3,487,172	$226

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bradford, Haverhill, MA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Bradford totals $5,164,654 ($334 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,651,825 ($560 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bradford crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Bradford has 3, have the same problem. Of Bradford’s 15,456 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Bradford Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bradford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.026
Robbery	0.3452
Rape	0.5204
Murder	0.0130
Total Violent Crime	2.905 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.100
Vehicle Theft	1.065
Burglary	1.272
Arson	0.0407
Total Property Crime	9.478 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0828
Drug Crimes	1.177
Vandalism	2.483
Identity Theft	0.4069
Animal Cruelty	0.0340
Total "Other" Rate	4.184 (A-)

Individual Bradford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Bradford is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Bradford.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mt Vernon Park, Lawrence, MA	A	B+	A+
Frye Circle, Andover, MA	B+	C+	B+
Salisbury Point, Amesbury Town, MA	A	B+	A+
Belvidere, Lowell, MA	A	B	A+
Centralville, Lowell, MA	A+	B-	A+
Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA	B	C-	B
Back Central, Lowell, MA	A	C+	A+
The Acre, Lowell, MA	A-	C	A
South Lowell, Lowell, MA	A	B-	A
Highlands, Lowell, MA	A	B-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Bradford is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Side, Mount Vernon, NY	C	D+	D+
Valley Station, Louisville, KY	B-	B	B
Brooklyn-Curtis Bay, Brooklyn, MD	D-	F	F
Bryant Terrace, Malden, MA	A	B	B
North Plymouth, Plymouth, MA	B+	C+	C+
Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA	B-	B-	B-
Buckroe, Hampton, VA	C-	B+	B+
Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK	A	C+	C+
Westside, Grand Rapids, MI	A	B+	B+
whitehall, Pittsburgh, PA	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Bradford is safer than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bradford, Haverhill, MA average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Bradford schools on SchoolGrade

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