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Peabody, Massachusetts: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Peabody, close to the rate across Massachusetts (3.0). Median household income is $96,657 and the median home value is $596,200. Population: about 54,695 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Peabody?
In 2025 the Peabody Police Department reported 162 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.9 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is close to the Massachusetts rate (3.0) and 11% lower than the national rate (3.3). There were also 347 property crimes, a rate of 6.2 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 12% between 2021 and 2025 (145 to 162).
| Offense (2025) | Peabody count | Per 1,000 | Massachusetts per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 162 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 13 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 137 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 347 | 6.2 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 30 | 0.54 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 282 | 5.1 | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 35 | 0.63 | 0.88 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Peabody changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145 | 418 | 0 |
| 2022 | 137 | 441 | 0 |
| 2023 | 149 | 454 | 0 |
| 2024 | 140 | 460 | 0 |
| 2025 | 162 | 347 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Peabody Police Department's own reports.
How does Peabody compare with Massachusetts?
The median household income in Peabody is $96,657, close to the Massachusetts median ($103,960). The median owner-occupied home is worth $596,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,950 a month. About 54,695 people live on 16 square miles of land, roughly 3,369 per square mile. The city lies in Essex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Peabody | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,695 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $96,657 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $596,200 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,950 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.6% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Peabody?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Peabody. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Winona Pond Dam (23 ft) and Suntaug Lake Dam (17 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Essex County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Peabody?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Peabody city limits (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US 1. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Peabody?
Federal school lists place 11 public and 3 private schools within Peabody. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Adams National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston National Historical Park and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Abigail Adams State Park, Baldpate Pond State Park, Boston Harbor Islands State Park, Bradley Palmer State Park and Jordan Marsh Service Center and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Peabody
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Peabody city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Peabody city limits: A and L Liquors (Peabody), Bavaro Liquors (Peabody), Bunghole Liquors, Corkscrew Liquors (Peabody), Duddy's Liquors (Peabody), Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits (Peabody), Liquors & Smoke Shop (Peabody), Main St Discount Liquors (Peabody) and 2 more. Massachusetts has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Peabody city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Peabody?
In 2025, Peabody had 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (162 reported), close to the Massachusetts rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 6.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Peabody?
$96,657 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts.
How much do homes cost in Peabody?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $596,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $562,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Peabody?
Essex County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lynn, MA (4 mi) · Revere, MA (8 mi) · Malden, MA (9 mi) · Everett, MA (10 mi) · Medford, MA (10 mi) · Somerville, MA (12 mi)
More: Massachusetts statewide numbers · county page: Essex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Peabody city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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