West Pelham, MA Robbery Rates and Robbery Maps

Crime Grade's robbery map shows the safest places in West Pelham in green. The most dangerous areas in West Pelham are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is West Pelham, MA Safe?

The B- grade means the rate of robbery is slightly lower than the average US city. West Pelham is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of cities are safer and 57% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to West Pelham's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of robbery in West Pelham is 0.3972 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Robbery Maps

When looking at the robbery map for West Pelham, remember that the rate of robbery per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the robbery rate map do not always indicate danger for West Pelham residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which West Pelham has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which West Pelham has 0, have the same problem. Of West Pelham’s 119 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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West Pelham Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All robbery rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Pelham residents in a standard year.

Individual West Pelham Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of robbery in West Pelham is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Pelham.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Pelham, MA	A-	B-	B+	C+
Amherst, MA	B	C	B-	B
Amherst Center, MA	B-	D	B-	B
Shutesbury, MA	B	D+	C+	C
Factory Hollow, MA	B	C+	B-	A-
Leverett, MA	A-	B-	B+	A-
South Amherst, MA	A	A-	B+	B
Hadley, MA	D+	C-	D	C+
Sunderland, MA	B	B+	C+	B+
North Leverett, MA	A-	B-	B+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Pelham is lower versus other cities of the same size for robbery. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Spanish Fort, TX	D+	D+	D+	D
Homestead, MI	C	D+	D+	D
Hopemont, WV	B-	B	B	A+
Howard Landing, CA	F	F	F	F
Howardstown, KY	A+	A+	A+	A
Howardville, NY	A	C+	C+	D
Huntdale, NC	B-	C+	C+	D+
Huntley, NE	C+	A	A	A-
South Horicon, NY	A+	A-	A-	D+
Southport, IL	A+	A-	A-	D+

Considering only the robbery rate, West Pelham is as safe as the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Pelham, MA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See West Pelham schools on SchoolGrade

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