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Crime & Safety in Salem, MA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Salem has a violent crime rate of 249 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 168.0 per 100,000, robbery at 48.3, rape at 32.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,673 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,367, burglary at 200, vehicle theft at 106 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Salem receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Salem vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent248.6/100K
35% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape32.2/100K
Robbery48.3/100K
Assault168.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,673.5/100K
15% below US avg
Burglary200.3/100K
Theft1,367.3/100K
Vehicle Theft105.9/100K
Arson13.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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