Southwick, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Southwick Police Department serves the city of Southwick, MA in Hampden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 254 violent crimes and 333 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.0 per 100k residents, which is 38.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.2 per 100k, 66.9% 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 AAnnual Rate65.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.0 | A | 254 | 106.2 | -38.8% |
| Property Crime | 54.2 | A | 333 | 163.6 | -66.9% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 93 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 43.4 | A | 214 | 116.4 | -62.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 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: 127.4% higher Property: 31.8% lower |
| Palmer | 0 miles | C 121.3 | A 80.9 | Violent: 86.6% higher Property: 49.3% higher |
| 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: 14.9% lower Property: 2.1% higher |