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Is Peabody, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 55,953 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Peabody faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 87% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,847 per 100K.

Peabody Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPeabodyMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.2323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2414.32004.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1847.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate500.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

280.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2414/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Peabody

Violent crime in Peabody is close to the national average. The rate of 393.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2414.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,847 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Peabody Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary469
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,847
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft500
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Peabody Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peabody
393.2
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peabody
2414.3
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Peabody Safety

Is Peabody safe?
Not especially. Peabody earns a D- with a crime rate of 280.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Peabody?
280.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2414.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Peabody safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Peabody's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,847 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Peabody?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Peabody generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Peabody police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Peabody?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Peabody's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Peabody compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Peabody ranks behind about 78% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Peabody to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Peabody?
Bad. A D- grade and 280.8 per-thousand rate put Peabody below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Peabody?
393.2 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (71), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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