Berkshire County, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Berkshire County in MA is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,083 violent crimes and 7,176 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.7 per 100k residents, which is -61.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.2 per 100k, -60.1% 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 A

Annual Rate40.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents6,083 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents2,008 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate65.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents7,176 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents1,816 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate55.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents4,821 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents472 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	40.7	A	6083	106.2	-61.7%
Property Crime	65.2	A	7176	163.6	-60.1%
Homicide	0.0	A	12	0.5	-100.0%
Rape	0.6	A	333	3.5	-83.1%
Robbery	0.5	A	222	5.8	-92.0%
Aggravated Assault	14.3	A	2008	22.3	-36.0%
Burglary	7.0	A	1816	24.0	-71.0%
Larceny	55.3	A	4821	116.4	-52.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft	2.8	A	472	22.2	-87.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Adams Police Department

Adams, MA

Becket Police Department

Becket, MA

Cheshire Police Department

Cheshire, MA

Clarksburg Police Department

Clarksburg, MA

Dalton Police Department

Dalton, MA

Egremont Police Department

Egremont, MA

Great Barrington Police Department

Great Barrington, MA

Hinsdale Police Department

Hinsdale, MA

Lanesboro Police Department

Lanesboro, MA

Lee Police Department

Lee, MA

Lenox Police Department

Lenox, MA

Monterey Police Department

Monterey, MA

North Adams Police Department

North Adams, MA

Otis Police Department

Otis, MA

Pittsfield Police Department

Pittsfield, MA

Stockbridge Police Department

Stockbridge, MA

Williamstown Police Department

Williamstown, MA