01201 Zip Code, Pittsfield

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Pittsfield

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average
Low 88 / 300 High
Violent Crime 93
7% below national avg
Property Crime 117
17% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 01201 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 01201 in Pittsfield, MA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 88, which is 12% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Pittsfield.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 126, 26% above average), while rape is the lowest risk (index: 76). Property crime is more prevalent than violent crime here, consistent with broader national patterns.

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 126 (26% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Rape · Index 76 (24% below avg)

01201 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Pittsfield city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
101 +1% Moderate
Assault
97 -3% Average
Robbery
98 -2% Average
Rape
76 -24% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
104 +4% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
126 +26% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
121 +21% Moderate

01201 Crime Map

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01201 Demographics & Context

Population
44,376
Median Income
$63,371
Home Value
$285,328
Median Age
44
Pop. Density
622/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 16.4%
Graduate Degree 12.2%

Housing

61%
39%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 83.4%
Black 6.5%
Hispanic 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
01201 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 01201, Pittsfield?

Zip code 01201 in Pittsfield, MA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 88, which is 12% below the national average. Zip code 01201 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Pittsfield.

Is Zip code 01201 a safe neighborhood in Pittsfield?

Zip code 01201 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Pittsfield, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 126), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 76). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Pittsfield.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 01201?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 01201 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 126 (26% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 01201?

Zip code 01201 has a population of approximately 44,376. The median household income is $63,371. The median home value is $285,328. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 01201 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 01201's overall crime rate is 12% below the national average (index 88 vs 100). Within Pittsfield, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.