Petersham, MA has a significantly lower rate of both violent and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in Petersham is 10.4, compared to the national average of 22.7, while property crime in Petersham is 16.1, compared to 35.4 for the US as a whole. This means that Petersham is an exceptionally safe place to live - it has a much lower rate of crime than other towns across America. Furthermore, it's an excellent choice for individuals or families who are looking for a secure and tranquil place to settle down.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Petersham violent crime is 10.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Petersham property crime is 16.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Petersham, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Barre, Massachusetts. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Barre, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.