SWAMPSCOTT, MASS. — An Essex County coastal town of 15,277 residents, Swampscott was part of Lynn until it incorporated on its own in 1852. Its Monument Square, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and the Elihu Thomson House, now Town Hall, anchor a town whose fishing and maritime trade dates back to a 1629 tannery in the area. President Calvin Coolidge used Swampscott’s White Court as his “Summer White House” for a season in the 1920s.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides security guard services in Swampscott, MA — armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and licensed private investigation services — for an Essex County coastal town of 15,277 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate) on the North Shore. Swampscott is home to the Swampscott Fish House, described as one of the oldest active fish houses in the country, and the Vinnin Square commercial corridor at the Salem and Marblehead line.
Security Built Around Swampscott’s Districts
- Vinnin Square — an active commercial corridor along Route 1A at the Salem/Marblehead line, currently under town-led redevelopment, covered through retail security services.
- Phillips Point and Phillips Beach — coastal residential areas, covered through residential security guard services.
- Beach Bluff and Clifton — residential villages, covered through residential security guard services.
- Ongoing local redevelopment projects, covered through construction site security.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of FBI-reported crime data, Swampscott’s violent crime rate is about 0.83 per 1,000 residents, well below the Massachusetts average of 3.15, while its property crime rate of about 10.92 per 1,000 sits close to the state average of 11.12. NeighborhoodScout ranks Swampscott safer than roughly 34% of U.S. cities.
That combination — low violent crime, near-average property crime — is typical of a coastal commuter town with a busy seasonal retail corridor. For businesses along Vinnin Square in particular, that points toward patrol and monitored access as the more relevant coverage than armed response.
Coverage by District
| District | Key Local Features | Hub Security Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Vinnin Square | Retail corridor, redevelopment | Retail security, construction security |
| Phillips Point / Phillips Beach | Coastal residential | Residential security guard |
| Beach Bluff / Clifton | Residential villages | Residential security guard |
What Hub Security Provides in Swampscott
- Armed security guards for higher-risk commercial properties
- Unarmed security guards for retail and residential properties
- Mobile patrol security along Vinnin Square and the coastal residential areas
- Construction site security for the Vinnin Square redevelopment
- Background check services for hiring and screening
- Licensed corporate investigations for Swampscott businesses
Serving Swampscott and the Surrounding Area
Swampscott sits on the North Shore coastline in Essex County, and Hub Security’s coverage extends to the neighboring North Shore communities.
- Our coverage in Marblehead
- Our coverage in Lynn
- Our coverage in Salem
Why Swampscott Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Massachusetts-licensed for both security guard and private investigation services
- Fully insured, with background-checked and trained officers
- GPS patrol tracking and unannounced supervisor inspections
- Local management that knows Swampscott — not a national call center or app-based broker
- 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub Security cover the Vinnin Square area? Yes. Hub Security provides retail and construction site security for businesses and redevelopment projects along the Vinnin Square corridor.
Is Swampscott a high-crime town? No. NeighborhoodScout data shows Swampscott’s violent crime rate well below the Massachusetts average, with property crime near the state average.
Does Hub Security provide residential security guards in Swampscott? Yes. Hub Security covers Swampscott’s coastal residential neighborhoods, including Phillips Point, Beach Bluff, and Clifton.
What is Hub Security’s emergency response line for Swampscott? Hub Security maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200 for clients in Swampscott and the surrounding North Shore communities.
Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 for a free consultation on security guard services in Swampscott, MA, or request a quote online.