Flock camera locations in Essex County, MA
The live map below is centered on Essex County, Massachusetts and shows every Flock Safety camera and automated license plate reader (ALPR) reported nearby. Tap any red dot for details, or use find cameras near me to jump to your exact spot.
142
cameras in the county
counted against the Census boundary
1.7
cameras per 10,000 residents
826,653 residents, Census 2025 estimate
Lawrence Police
top recorded operator
21 cameras
Nov 12, 2026
data snapshot
OpenStreetMap
142 Flock and ALPR cameras have been reported inside Essex County so far. The true total is likely higher: volunteers add cameras every week. A camera that was taken down stays on the map until a volunteer removes it.
Camera data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Community-reported and may be incomplete. See all Flock camera locations in Massachusetts.
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Counted from the map
Inside Essex County
Places with the most cameras
- Lynn23
- Haverhill20
- Lawrence20
- Saugus17
- Peabody8
Cameras inside each place's Census limits, counting only the part that lies in Essex County.
Who runs them
Volunteers recorded an operator for 116 of the 142 cameras. 17 operators are named. These have the most.
- Lawrence Police21
- Haverhill Police16
- Lynn Police16
- North Andover Police15
- Saugus Police15
- Peabody Police7
- Home Depot5
- The Home Depot5
Since September 15, 2026
The map held 172 cameras in Essex County on September 15, 2026. It holds 142 now, 30 fewer. A camera leaves the map when a volunteer marks it removed.
From the data
What has been reported in Essex County
Where contributors recorded the make, the most common in Essex County are Flock Safety (122), Genetec (6), and Motorola Solutions (3). Not every camera on the map is a Flock. Contributors log any automated license plate reader they can see from a public road, and many leave the make blank. Tap a pin to see what was recorded for that camera.
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Flock cameras in Essex County: FAQs
Are there Flock cameras in Essex County?
Yes. 142 Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers have been reported inside Essex County, Massachusetts by the OpenStreetMap community. The map on this page shows each one. The true number is likely higher, since not every camera has been reported yet.
How many Flock cameras are in Essex County?
As of November 12, 2026, 142 cameras are documented inside Essex County on this map. Where contributors recorded the make, the most common in Essex County are Flock Safety (122), Genetec (6), and Motorola Solutions (3). Counts change as the snapshot refreshes and as contributors add cameras, so treat this as a floor rather than an exact total.
Who operates the Flock cameras in Essex County?
Operators recorded so far include Lawrence Police (21), Haverhill Police (16), and Lynn Police (16). Beyond those, it is typically a mix: the police department may run its own network, while homeowners associations, apartment complexes, and shopping centers install private ones. Where a contributor recorded the operator, it appears when you tap a camera pin.
Is this every Flock camera in Essex County?
No. There is no official public list, so no map can guarantee completeness. This map shows cameras volunteers have documented from public roads. A camera that was taken down stays on the map until a volunteer removes it. If you know one that is missing, add it on openstreetmap.org and it will appear here.
Where in Essex County are cameras most likely to be?
The usual pattern holds in Essex County: main roads into each town, busy intersections, neighborhood and HOA entrances, and retail parking lot exits. Look for a small black camera on a short pole of its own, usually with a solar panel.