Hampden County, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hampden County in MA is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 45,406 violent crimes and 45,485 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.7 per 100k residents, which is -24.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.2 per 100k, -39.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 B
Annual Rate80.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45,406 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,236 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,598 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate99.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents45,485 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,810 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents32,862 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,532 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime80.7B45406106.2-24.0%
Property Crime99.2A45485163.6-39.4%
Homicide0.2A1460.5-69.0%
Rape1.3A10203.5-62.3%
Robbery2.2A22365.8-62.5%
Aggravated Assault17.1B959822.3-23.1%
Burglary18.9B681024.0-21.2%
Larceny68.0A32862116.4-41.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.1A553222.2-45.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Agawam Police Department

Agawam, MA

Brimfield Police Department

Brimfield, MA

Chester Police Department

Chester, MA

Chicopee Police Department

Chicopee, MA

East Longmeadow Police Department

East Longmeadow, MA

Granville Police Department

Granville, MA

Hampden Police Department

Hampden, MA

Holland Police Department

Holland, MA

Holyoke Police Department

Holyoke, MA

Longmeadow Police Department

Longmeadow, MA

Ludlow Police Department

Ludlow, MA

Monson Police Department

Monson, MA

Palmer Police Department

Palmer, MA

Southwick Police Department

Southwick, MA

Springfield Police Department

Springfield, MA

Tolland Police Department

Tolland, MA

Wales Police Department

Wales, MA

West Springfield Police Department

West Springfield, MA

Westfield Police Department

Westfield, MA

Wilbraham Police Department

Wilbraham, MA