Haverhill City, Essex County, Massachusetts Crime Index

Haverhill city, Essex County, is located in the Northern part of Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Crime Statistics, the city has experienced a consistent decline in crime rates in the past five years. In 2019, there were a total of 2,966 reported crimes. A breakdown of this figure reveals over 300 violent crimes, over 900 property crimes, and 91 drunk-driving cases (OUIs).

The recorded violent crimes include 

• 1 murder
• 15 cases of rape
• 15 robberies
• 323 aggravated assaults

The property crimes also include

• 181 burglaries
• 662 larcenies
• 7 arsons
• 98 motor vehicle thefts

Compared to 2018 which had a total of 2,985 reported crimes, Haverhill city recorded a 0.64% decline in crime rates. Despite this decline, Haverhill city currently has a crime rate of 4,639 crimes per 100,000 people. The city may be considered less safe, in comparison to other Massachusetts cities.

Essex County Superior Court

The Essex County Superior Court serves Haverhill City. The court is a trial court that has general jurisdiction over cases, including all felony matters, civil matters valued above $50,000, matters where a party is seeking equitable relief, etcetera. The court also has original and exclusive jurisdiction over first-degree murder cases.

Essex County Superior Court

56 Federal Street

Salem, MA, 01970

Phone: (978) 744-5500 (Clerk’s Office)

Fax: (978) 741-0691 (Clerk’s Office)

Email: Essex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us (Clerk’s Office)

Phone: (978) 825-4880 (Probation Department)

Fax: (978) 741-4368 (Probation Department)

TTY: (978) 744-5880 (Probation Department)

Phones: (978) 825-4813, (978) 825-4823, and (978) 825-4830 (ADA accessibility)

Phone: 1-800-THE-JURY (843-5879) (Office of Jury Commissioner)

TTY: 1-800-328-3202 (Office of Jury Commissioner)

Email: JurorHelp@jud.state.ma.us (Office of Jury Commissioner)

Court’s business hours: Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday

Due to the pandemic, the court currently handles most cases virtually and only grants limited access to people who

• Are attending an in-person court hearing
• Have a meeting with the probation officer or a probation staff
• Have an in-person business with the court’s clerk
• Are reporting for jury service
• Have an in-person business in any of the publicly accessible offices in the courthouse

The Essex County Superior Court has categorized some civil and criminal matters for in-person and virtual hearings. Litigants are advised to check the hearing status of their case and may contact the court clerk for assistance.

According to the Superior Court Department record for the 2019 fiscal year, Essex County Superior Court had 1,429 criminal case entries in 2019.

Haverhill District Court

The Haverhill District Court serves Haverhill city and has jurisdiction over a wide range of criminal and civil cases. The criminal cases include felonies with a five-year maximum sentence, some categories of felonies with potential penalties above the five-year limit, all misdemeanors, violation of bylaws, etcetera. The civil cases include matters that involve $50,000 or less, or small claims involving a maximum of $7,000. The court’s jurisdiction also extends to mental health matters, housing cases, etcetera. In 2019, the court received case entries involving 2,503 defendants.

Haverhill District Court sits at

45 Ginty Boulevard

Haverhill, MA, 01831

Phone: (978) 521-7300 (Clerk’s Office and Probation Department)

Email: cmhaverhilldc@jud.state.ma.us (Haverhill District Court)

Phone: (978) 521-7371 and (978) 521-7338 (ADA Accessibility)

Fax: (978) 373-4791 and (978) 374-0310 (ADA Accessibility)

Phone: 1-800-THE-JURY (843-5879) (Office of Jury Commissioner)

Email: JurorHelp@jud.state.ma.us (Office of Jury Commissioner)

Court’s business hours: Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

The Haverhill District Court currently conducts most of its business virtually. However, the court has a lot of specific cases that require in-person hearings. Court visits are permitted for

• Attending an in-person court hearing
• Meeting with the probation officer, or
• Meeting with the court clerk for an in-person business

If the court visitors exceed the allowed limit, the court will give priority to

• People with an emergency case
• People that are participating in a scheduled in-person hearing
• People that have a scheduled meeting with the probation officer
• People that have an appointment within the courthouse

Every person granted access to the courthouse is required to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

Northeast Housing Court

The Northeast Housing Court - Lawrence Session has jurisdiction over eviction cases, small claims cases and breach of contract relating to residential housing, civil actions involving the health and safety of a residential building occupant, and so on. The court also has criminal jurisdiction over the enforcement of building codes, and local ordinances that regulate housing. The court recorded 52 criminal cases in 2019

Northeast Housing Court - Lawrence Session is located at

Fenton Judicial Center

2 Appleton Street

2nd Floor

Lawrence, MA, 01840

Phone: (978) 689-7833 (Clerk’s Office and Housing Specialist Department)

Email: NortheastHousingCourt@jud.state.ma.us (Northeast Housing Court)

Phone: (978) 689-7833 (ADA Accessibility)

Phone: 1-800-THE-JURY (843-5879) (Office of Jury Commissioner)

TTY: 1-800-328-3202 (Office of Jury Commissioner)

Email: JurorHelp@jud.state.ma.us (Office of Jury Commissioner)

Court business hours: Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday

The Northeast Housing Court is currently open to the public and handles specified cases virtually. The court also provides a virtual front counter where people can make inquiries and seek assistance on how to go about their cases and case hearings.

Massachusetts Land Court

The Massachusetts Land Court serves Haverhill city. The court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over a range of real property matters, including the registration of title to real property, disputes arising from the registration of title to real property, and the foreclosure and redemption of real estate tax liens. The court also has concurrent jurisdiction over certain matters, including matters from local planning boards and zoning boards of appeal decisions.

Massachusetts Land Court is located at

3 Pemberton Square

Boston, MA, 02108

Phone: (617) 788-7470 (Recorder’s Office and Virtual Recorder’s Office)

Email: LandCourt.Title@jud.state.ma.us (Land Court Title Examination Department)

Email: LandCourt.Survey@jud.state.ma.us (Land Court Survey Department)

Email: LandCourt.Emergency@jud.state.ma.us (Land Court Emergency)

Phone: (617) 788-7474 (ADA Accessibility)

Fax: (617) 788-8953 (ADA Accessibility)

Court’s business hours: Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday

Due to the pandemic, most of the court’s business is handled virtually to the extent practicable. The Land Court Virtual Recorder’s Office provides virtual assistance on the court’s virtual processes and case management. The Office’s business hours are between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays except during public holidays.

Lawrence Juvenile Court

The Essex Juvenile Court in Lawrence serves Haverhill city. The court has jurisdiction over adoption matters, guardianship matters, care and protection matters, delinquency matters, and youthful offenders.

Lawrence Juvenile Court

Fenton Judicial Center

2, Appleton Street

Lawrence, MA, 01840

Phone: (978) 725-4900 x2 (Clerk’s Office)

Phone: (978) 725-3875 x3 (Probation Department)

Email: essex-jccallctr@jud.state.ma.us (Lawrence Juvenile Court)

Phone: (978) 725-4900 (ADA Accessibility)

Fax: (978) 725-3878 (ADA Accessibility)

Court’s business hours: Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

The Lawrence Juvenile Court hears cases virtually, except delinquency and youthful offenders bench trials. However, judges also have the discretion to hear some cases in person if necessary.

In 2019, Essex County Juvenile Court had a total of 1 adult criminal case, 932 cases of delinquency, 1 case of contributing to delinquency, 15 cases of substance abuse, and 44 youthful offenders cases.

Essex Probate and Family Court

The Essex Probate and Family Court serves Haverhill city and has jurisdiction over probate and family-related matters, including divorce matters, custody, child support, adoption, etcetera.

Essex Probate and Family Court

36 Federal Street

Salem, MA, 01970

Phone: (978) 744-1020 (Essex Probate and Family Court)

TTY: (978) 745-0350 (Essex Probate and Family Court)

Email: Essexcorrespondences@jud.state.ma.us (Essex Probate and Family Court)

Phone: (978) 744-1020 (ADA Accessibility)

Fax: (978) 741-2957 (ADA Accessibility)

Court’s business hours: Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday

The court is open to specific people only and advises other litigants to use the eFiling system when filing certain cases. The court hears matters virtually, but trials and evidentiary hearings may be heard in person. Parties may also seek assistance about the virtual hearings from the Virtual Registry on Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Massachusetts Appeals Court

The Massachusetts Appeals Court serves Haverhill City. The court has general appellate jurisdiction and reviews civil and criminal cases decided by trial courts, except cases involving first-degree murder. The court also reviews decisions from three state agencies which are the Industrial Accident Board, the Appellate Tax Board, and the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. The court holds in-person hearings when reviewing these decisions.

Massachusetts Appeals Court

1 Pemberton Square

Boston, MA, 02108

Phone: (617) 921-4443 (Appeals Court)

Email: MacClerkMatter@Jud.State.Ma.Us (Clerk’s Office)

Phone: (617) 723-1533 (Human Resources Department)

Phone: (617) 725-8114 (Oral Argument Postponement or Cancellation Updates)

Phone: (617) 723-1502 (ADA Accessibility)

Fax: (617) 626-7906 (ADA Accessibility)

Court’s business hours: Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday

The Appeals Court currently conducts most of its business virtually. The court advises appellants to use the eFiling option but also provides a drop-box for individuals who may prefer hand-delivered filings. Appellants may contact the court’s clerk for assistance on court processes and case management.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is the highest appellate court in Massachusetts and hears a wide range of civil and criminal appeals. The court also has original and exclusive appellate jurisdiction over first-degree murder appeals.

Supreme Judicial Court sits at

1 Pemberton Square

Boston, MA, 02108

Phone: (617) 557-1000 (Supreme Judicial Court)

Phone: (617) 557-1140 (ADA Accessibility)

Fax: (617) 557-1052 (ADA Accessibility)

The court is currently open but handles most proceedings virtually. Individuals who need assistance regarding their case hearing may contact the appropriate Supreme Judicial Court Office.

Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College is located at

Northern Essex Community College

100 Elliott Street

Haverhill, MA, 01830

In 2018, the college recorded a total of 5 criminal cases across its main campus and two other campuses. This figure accounts for

• 1 case of fondling
• 2 aggravated assaults
• 1 robbery
• 1 motor vehicle theft

Northpoint Bible College

Northpoint Bible College is located at

Northpoint Bible College

320 South Main Street

Haverhill, MA, 01835

Phone: (978) 478-3400

Email: info@northpoint.edu

Between 2016 to 2018, Northpoint Bible College recorded 1 criminal case, a motor vehicle theft that occurred on its main campus in 2016.

University of Massachusetts -Lowell

The University of Massachusetts-Lowell has one campus in Haverhill City. The Haverhill campus is located at

University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Haverhill Campus

2-54 and 72-74 Merrimack Street

Haverhill, MA, 01830

In 2018, no criminal cases were recorded on the Haverhill campus.