BEVERLY, MASS. — This is the city that built America’s first cotton mill and armed its first Navy ship, and it hasn’t stopped reinventing itself since. Downtown Beverly fills up for a show at the restored Cabot theater. A few miles east, Prides Crossing and Beverly Farms look like they belong to a different, much quieter town. Both are Beverly.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides
security guard services in Beverly, MA —
armed and
unarmed guards,
mobile patrol, and licensed
private investigation services — for an Essex County city of 42,665 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) about 17 miles northeast of Boston, two miles north of Salem. Beverly is home to Endicott College and Montserrat College of Art, a working harbor, five public beaches, and a downtown built around the historic Cabot theater and Larcom Theatre.
Security Built Around Beverly’s Districts
Downtown Beverly, anchored by the Cabot and Larcom Theatre, is a compact commercial and entertainment district that needs
retail-area foot patrol and crowd management around events. Endicott College and Montserrat College of Art bring campus-adjacent housing and businesses with security needs shaped by a student population. Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing, the city’s affluent coastal neighborhoods, call for discreet
residential and estate patrol rather than commercial coverage. And Beverly Harbor and the surrounding waterfront draw steady foot traffic that benefits from visible patrol presence, particularly during the summer beach season.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to the FBI’s 2024 crime data as compiled by
NeighborhoodScout, Beverly recorded zero murders, a violent crime rate of 1.67 per 1,000 residents, and a property crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 — both well below the Massachusetts state averages of 3.15 and 11.12 per 1,000, respectively. Beverly’s overall crime rate runs lower than about 56% of Massachusetts communities, placing it solidly in the safer half of the state.
That relatively low-risk profile still supports steady, visible patrol in Beverly’s commercial and waterfront areas, paired with discreet residential coverage for its coastal neighborhoods — deterrence and property protection rather than a heavy security footprint.
Coverage by District
| District |
Key Local Features |
Hub Security Focus |
| Downtown Beverly |
The Cabot, Larcom Theatre, retail and dining |
Retail foot patrol, event crowd management |
| Endicott College & Montserrat College of Art |
Campus and student-adjacent housing |
Campus-adjacent residential coverage |
| Beverly Farms & Prides Crossing |
Affluent coastal residential neighborhoods |
Discreet residential and estate patrol |
| Beverly Harbor & waterfront |
Working harbor, public beaches |
Visible patrol, seasonal coverage |
What Hub Security Provides in Beverly
Serving Beverly and the Surrounding Area
Beverly sits on the North Shore coastline in Essex County, and Hub Security’s coverage extends to the neighboring North Shore communities.
Why Beverly Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard services and private investigating services
- Fully insured, with background-checked officers and ongoing training
- GPS patrol tracking and unannounced supervisor inspections
- Local management that knows Beverly’s mix of downtown, campus, and coastal neighborhoods — not a national call center or app-based broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beverly a safe city? FBI data shows Beverly’s violent and property crime rates both run well below the Massachusetts state averages, with an overall crime rate lower than about 56% of Massachusetts communities — solidly in the safer half of the state.
Do you provide event security for shows at the Cabot or Larcom Theatre? Yes, including crowd management and foot patrol for downtown events.
Can you provide discreet residential security in Beverly Farms or Prides Crossing? Yes, including estate patrol tailored to coastal residential properties.
Are your guards licensed and insured in Massachusetts? Yes — Hub is fully licensed for both security guard services and private investigating services, with comprehensive insurance on every deployment.
Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 for a free consultation on security guard services in Beverly, MA, or
request a quote online.
