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Is Pittsfield, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 42,909 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 42,909, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pittsfield earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,301 per 100K.

Pittsfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPittsfieldMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.1323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.92004.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1301.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate191.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1910/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pittsfield

Violent crime in Pittsfield is close to the national average. The rate of 366.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,301 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pittsfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,301
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft191
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pittsfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pittsfield
366.1
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pittsfield
1909.9
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsfield Safety

Is Pittsfield safe?
Not especially. Pittsfield earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.6 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 Pittsfield?
227.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pittsfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pittsfield's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,301 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pittsfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pittsfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pittsfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pittsfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Pittsfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Pittsfield compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Pittsfield ranks behind about 60% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Pittsfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Pittsfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.6 per-thousand rate put Pittsfield below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pittsfield?
366.1 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (86), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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