Peabody, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Peabody Police Department serves the city of Peabody, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,888 violent crimes and 2,186 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.0 per 100k residents, which is 26.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.4 per 100k, 47.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,888 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents543 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,186 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,782 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.0 | B | 1888 | 106.2 | -26.6% |
| Property Crime | 85.4 | A | 2186 | 163.6 | -47.8% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 76 | 3.5 | -47.4% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 49 | 5.8 | -68.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.3 | D | 543 | 22.3 | +58.6% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 224 | 24.0 | -84.6% |
| Larceny | 74.3 | A | 1782 | 116.4 | -36.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 168 | 22.2 | -66.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 2 miles | B 84.4 | C 166.7 | Violent: 8.2% higher Property: 95.0% higher |
| Danvers | 2 miles | A 43.2 | A 97.3 | Violent: 44.6% lower Property: 13.8% higher |
| Beverly | 4 miles | A 16.6 | A 33.2 | Violent: 78.7% lower Property: 61.2% lower |
| Lynn | 4 miles | A 28.7 | A 25.7 | Violent: 63.2% lower Property: 69.9% lower |
| Marblehead | 4 miles | A 59.3 | A 64.3 | Violent: 23.9% lower Property: 24.8% lower |