Montague, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Montague Police Department serves the city of Montague, MA in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 411 violent crimes and 378 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.7 per 100k residents, which is 66.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.4 per 100k, 63.7% below 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 3 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 Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.7 | A | 411 | 106.2 | -66.4% |
| Property Crime | 59.4 | A | 378 | 163.6 | -63.7% |
| Robbery | 11.9 | F | 11 | 5.8 | +104.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 239 | 22.3 | -46.6% |
| Burglary | 23.8 | C | 110 | 24.0 | -1.0% |
| Larceny | 35.7 | A | 249 | 116.4 | -69.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bernardston | 0 miles | A 35.2 | A 70.4 | Violent: 1.3% lower Property: 18.4% higher |
| Leverett | 0 miles | A 53.7 | A 53.7 | Violent: 50.6% higher Property: 9.6% lower |
| Shutesbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sunderland | 0 miles | A 54.9 | A 27.4 | Violent: 54.0% higher Property: 53.8% lower |