Hampden County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hampden County in MA is served by 26 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 45,876 violent crimes and 45,778 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.7 per 100k residents, which is 24.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.2 per 100k, 39.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BAnnual Rate80.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45,876 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,044 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,240 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,689 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents45,778 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,855 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents33,077 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,563 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.7 | B | 45876 | 106.2 | -24.0% |
| Property Crime | 99.2 | A | 45778 | 163.6 | -39.4% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 146 | 0.5 | -69.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 1044 | 3.5 | -62.3% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 2240 | 5.8 | -62.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.1 | B | 9689 | 22.3 | -23.1% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 6855 | 24.0 | -21.2% |
| Larceny | 68.0 | A | 33077 | 116.4 | -41.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 5563 | 22.2 | -45.6% |