North Adams, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The North Adams Police Department serves the city of North Adams, MA in Berkshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,572 violent crimes and 1,675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 196.8 per 100k residents, which is 85.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 204.7 per 100k, 25.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 F
Annual Rate196.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,572 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate204.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,675 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate173.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,280 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime196.8F1572106.2+85.3%
Property Crime204.7D1675163.6+25.1%
Rape7.9F463.5+122.5%
Robbery7.9D415.8+35.3%
Aggravated Assault47.2F48322.3+112.2%
Burglary31.5D32924.0+31.1%
Larceny173.2D1280116.4+48.8%

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
Egremont 0 miles
B 72.7
N/A 0.0
Violent: 63.1% lower
Property: N/A
Hinsdale 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Lanesboro 0 miles
N/A 0.0
C 166.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 18.7% lower
Monterey 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Otis 0 miles
C 123.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 37.4% lower
Property: N/A