Dalton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dalton Police Department serves the city of Dalton, MA in Berkshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 226 violent crimes and 132 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.1 per 100k residents, which is 84.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.3 per 100k, 80.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.1 | A | 226 | 106.2 | -84.8% |
| Property Crime | 32.3 | A | 132 | 163.6 | -80.3% |
| Larceny | 16.1 | A | 79 | 116.4 | -86.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.1 | B | 19 | 22.2 | -27.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 5 miles | A 55.7 | A 78.9 | Violent: 245.2% higher Property: 144.5% higher |
| Cheshire | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Egremont | 7 miles | B 72.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 350.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Hinsdale | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lanesboro | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 166.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 415.6% higher |