Berkshire County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Berkshire County in MA is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,307 violent crimes and 7,323 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.0 per 100k residents, which is 66.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.5 per 100k, 63.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. 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 Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,307 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,020 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,323 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,858 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,908 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.0 | A | 6307 | 106.2 | -66.1% |
| Property Crime | 59.5 | A | 7323 | 163.6 | -63.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 338 | 3.5 | -85.6% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 224 | 5.8 | -93.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 2020 | 22.3 | -45.6% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 1858 | 24.0 | -72.4% |
| Larceny | 50.3 | A | 4908 | 116.4 | -56.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 490 | 22.2 | -89.2% |