Peabody, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

52%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Peabody_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	600	n/a (estimate)	1,092	1,427	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.8	5.0
Rape	14	n/a	25.5	27.6	37.5
Robbery	5	n/a	9.1	36.0	60.6
Assault	121	n/a	220.1	249.3	256.1
Violent crime	140	n/a (estimate)	255	315	359
Burglary	47	n/a	85.5	130.3	229.2
Theft	381	n/a	693.2	876.3	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	32	n/a	58.2	105.5	258.8
Property crime	460	n/a (estimate)	837	1,112	1,760

Peabody crime map

The Peabody crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Peabody as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Peabody crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Peabody crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Peabody crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Peabody are 29% lower than the national average
In Peabody you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Peabody is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Peabody has decreased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Peabody (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Peabody, MA per 100,000 people. In Peabody, the total number of daily crimes is 1.31 times less than the Massachusetts average and 1.94 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Peabody is 1.24 times less than the Massachusetts average and 1.41 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Peabody has a daily crime rate that is 1.33 times less than the Massachusetts average and 2.10 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Peabody (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Peabody, Massachusetts compared to other areas of Massachusetts, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Peabody safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Peabody is safer than 17% of Massachusetts cities, and 33% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Massachusetts, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Peabody. At this time, Peabody sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Peabody

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Peabody is 1 in 393

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Peabody is 1 in 120

The chance of being a victim of crime in Peabody is 1 in 92

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Peabody, Massachusetts? If you reside in Peabody, then there is a 1 in 393 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 120. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 92 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Peabody.

Year Over Year Crime In Peabody (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Peabody, MA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Peabody has decreased by 8%, while the property crime rate in Peabody has not changed year over year. Summing up the numbers, Peabody has decreased by 2% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Peabody police department

Item	Peabody	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	93	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 93 Peabody police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.2% less than the Massachusetts average and 45.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Boxford, MA	2,925	0	145	145
Topsfield, MA	3,046	0	255	255
Rowley, MA	1,803	58	204	262
Winchester, MA	22,760	17	383	400
Ipswich, MA	4,826	134	274	408
Arlington, MA	45,379	55	434	490
Melrose, MA	28,054	101	430	530
Peabody, MA	53,004	255	837	1,092

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Palm Desert, CA	53,087	324	2,827	3,151
Pensacola, FL	52,918	231	1,229	1,460
Milford city, CT	52,902	117	2,096	2,212
St. Cloud, FL	53,132	188	758	947
Wheaton, IL	53,157	49	541	591
Peabody, MA	53,004	255	837	1,092

Source: The Peabody, MA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.