Berkshire County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Berkshire County in MA is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,307 violent crimes and 7,323 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.0 per 100k residents, which is 66.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.5 per 100k, 63.6% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.0 | A | 6307 | 106.2 | -66.1% |
| Property Crime | 59.5 | A | 7323 | 163.6 | -63.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 338 | 3.5 | -85.6% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 224 | 5.8 | -93.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 2020 | 22.3 | -45.6% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 1858 | 24.0 | -72.4% |
| Larceny | 50.3 | A | 4908 | 116.4 | -56.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 490 | 22.2 | -89.2% |
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
New Marlborough
North Adams Police Department
North Adams, MA
Otis Police Department
Otis, MA
Pittsfield Police Department
Pittsfield, MA
Stockbridge Police Department
Stockbridge, MA
Tyringham
Williamstown Police Department
Williamstown, MA