The small town of Petersham, MA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 19.2 (compared to the US average of 22.7) and a property crime rate of 23.6 (compared to the US average of 35.4), it is considered a safe community by many. However, this does not mean that crime does not occur in Petersham. In fact, in the past year, there has been a rise in property crimes, particularly thefts and burglaries. The local police department has been working diligently to address these issues and ensure the safety of its residents. Despite these recent incidents, Petersham remains a peaceful and tight-knit community, where neighbors look out for one another and work together to keep their town safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Petersham (zip 01366) violent crime is 19.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Petersham (zip 01366) property crime is 23.6. (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.