Lee, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lee Police Department serves the city of Lee, MA in Berkshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 212 violent crimes and 355 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.5 per 100k residents, which is 33.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.9 per 100k, 18.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate176.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.5 | B | 212 | 106.2 | -33.6% |
| Property Crime | 193.9 | C | 355 | 163.6 | +18.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.6 | B | 49 | 22.3 | -20.8% |
| Burglary | 17.6 | B | 50 | 24.0 | -26.7% |
| Larceny | 176.2 | D | 294 | 116.4 | +51.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | 4 miles | A 39.6 | B 138.6 | Violent: 43.8% lower Property: 28.5% lower |
| Egremont | 5 miles | B 72.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 3.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Hinsdale | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lanesboro | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 166.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.1% lower |
| Monterey | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |