The crime rate in Salem, MA is significantly lower than the US average. The violent crime rate in Salem is 16.8 compared to the US average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 39 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Salem is a relatively safe place to live with a much lower risk of experiencing either type of criminal activity than other places in the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 39.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.