Belchertown, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belchertown Police Department serves the city of Belchertown, MA in Hampshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 343 violent crimes and 360 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.3 per 100k residents, which is 50.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 13.1 per 100k, 92.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.3 | A | 343 | 106.2 | -50.8% |
| Property Crime | 13.1 | A | 360 | 163.6 | -92.0% |
| Rape | 6.5 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +84.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 87 | 22.3 | -41.3% |
| Larceny | 6.5 | A | 265 | 116.4 | -94.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 28 | 22.2 | -70.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Granby | 0 miles | A 33.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 36.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Southampton | 0 miles | A 16.1 | A 64.5 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 393.7% higher |
| Williamsburg | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Northampton | 2 miles | B 82.2 | B 121.6 | Violent: 57.3% higher Property: 831.2% higher |