Palmer, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palmer Police Department serves the city of Palmer, MA in Hampden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,002 violent crimes and 530 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.3 per 100k residents, which is 14.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 80.9 per 100k, 50.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,002 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.3 | C | 1002 | 106.2 | +14.3% |
| Property Crime | 80.9 | A | 530 | 163.6 | -50.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.4 | D | 199 | 22.3 | +45.4% |
| Burglary | 8.1 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -66.3% |
| Larceny | 72.8 | A | 353 | 116.4 | -37.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimfield | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Monson | 0 miles | D 147.9 | A 37.0 | Violent: 21.9% higher Property: 54.3% lower |
| Southwick | 0 miles | A 65.0 | A 54.2 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: 33.0% lower |
| Tolland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wales | 0 miles | A 55.3 | A 55.3 | Violent: 54.4% lower Property: 31.6% lower |