Hampshire County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hampshire County in MA is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,597 violent crimes and 7,184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.0 per 100k residents, which is 62.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.4 per 100k, 66.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,597 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,184 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,817 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.0 | A | 5597 | 106.2 | -62.4% |
| Property Crime | 54.4 | A | 7184 | 163.6 | -66.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 385 | 3.5 | -24.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 78 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 1440 | 22.3 | -29.1% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 938 | 24.0 | -90.0% |
| Larceny | 50.6 | A | 5817 | 116.4 | -56.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 365 | 22.2 | -94.2% |