Great Barrington, MA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Great Barrington, MA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (46.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 47 incidents suggests Great Barrington maintains good community safety standards.
Great Barrington demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US2526780, a total of 47 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 22 incidents, followed by assault with 19 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent (8 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (10 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (2 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1 incident), and Stolen Property Offenses (1 incident). Assault Offenses account for all 19 incidents within the assault category. Sex Offenses are responsible for 3 incidents, while robbery accounts for 1 incident. The "others" category, specifically Fraud Offenses, includes 2 incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Great Barrington, MA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Great Barrington, MA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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