Crime & Safety in Pittsfield
Pittsfield's crime picture is real and genuinely dual-sided -- below a cited national average on one measure, yet running behind most other Massachusetts communities on a different, town-to-town comparison.
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Learn moreBelow a cited national average overall
Pittsfield's overall crime index ran approximately 23.55 versus a cited national average of approximately 33.37 on that measure, with both violent and property crime rates running below the national figures on that measure.
A real, honest town-to-town disclosure
On a separate, Massachusetts-specific comparison, Pittsfield's crime rate runs higher than approximately 91% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes -- meaning Pittsfield is safer than only about 9% of Massachusetts communities on that measure. Both figures are disclosed together.
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Key takeaways
- Pittsfield's crime index runs below a cited national average on one measure.
- Pittsfield runs higher-crime than approximately 91% of Massachusetts communities on a separate comparison.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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