Holyoke, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Holyoke Police Department serves the city of Holyoke, MA in Hampden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,919 violent crimes and 7,230 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 403.1 per 100k residents, which is 279.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 469.4 per 100k, 186.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 FAnnual Rate403.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,919 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,422 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate469.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,230 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents847 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate376.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,744 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents588 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 403.1 | F | 5919 | 106.2 | +279.5% |
| Property Crime | 469.4 | F | 7230 | 163.6 | +186.9% |
| Homicide | 2.6 | F | 25 | 0.5 | +397.3% |
| Robbery | 13.3 | F | 271 | 5.8 | +127.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 87.5 | F | 1422 | 22.3 | +293.2% |
| Burglary | 53.0 | F | 847 | 24.0 | +120.7% |
| Larceny | 376.6 | F | 5744 | 116.4 | +223.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.1 | F | 588 | 22.2 | +67.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley | 1 miles | B 78.8 | A 42.0 | Violent: 80.4% lower Property: 91.0% lower |
| Chicopee | 3 miles | D 134.4 | B 112.6 | Violent: 66.7% lower Property: 76.0% lower |
| Brimfield | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Monson | 5 miles | D 147.9 | A 37.0 | Violent: 63.3% lower Property: 92.1% lower |
| Palmer | 5 miles | C 121.3 | A 80.9 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 82.8% lower |