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Is Palmer Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 12,367 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Palmer Town is a smaller community of 12,367 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,160 per 100K.

Palmer Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalmer TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.7323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1641.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1160.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

201 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1641/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palmer Town

Violent crime in Palmer Town is close to the national average. The rate of 368.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1641.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,160 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palmer Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,160
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Palmer Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmer Town
368.7
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmer Town
1641.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Palmer Town Safety

Is Palmer Town safe?
It depends on where in Palmer Town you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Palmer Town?
201 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1641.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palmer Town safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Palmer Town has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palmer Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palmer Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palmer Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palmer Town?
No. Crime in Palmer Town has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Palmer Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Middle of the pack for Massachusetts. Palmer Town isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Massachusetts cities.
How safe is Palmer Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Palmer Town?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Palmer Town?
368.7 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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