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 FAnnual Rate196.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,572 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,675 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,280 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 196.8 | F | 1572 | 106.2 | +85.3% |
Property Crime | 204.7 | D | 1675 | 163.6 | +25.1% |
Rape | 7.9 | F | 46 | 3.5 | +122.5% |
Robbery | 7.9 | D | 41 | 5.8 | +35.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 47.2 | F | 483 | 22.3 | +112.2% |
Burglary | 31.5 | D | 329 | 24.0 | +31.1% |
Larceny | 173.2 | D | 1280 | 116.4 | +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 |