Hamilton, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hamilton Police Department serves the city of Hamilton, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 71 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.6 per 100k residents, which is 25.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate79.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.6 | B | 71 | 106.2 | -25.0% |
| Rape | 13.3 | F | 4 | 3.5 | +275.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 0 miles | B 93.4 | A 23.3 | Violent: 17.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Groveland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Nahant | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.9 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Swampscott | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.8 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |