Pittsfield, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pittsfield Police Department serves the city of Pittsfield, MA in Berkshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,942 violent crimes and 3,413 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.7 per 100k residents, which is 47.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.9 per 100k, 51.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,942 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,185 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,413 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,936 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.7 | A | 2942 | 106.2 | -47.5% |
| Property Crime | 78.9 | A | 3413 | 163.6 | -51.8% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 187 | 3.5 | -34.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.9 | D | 1185 | 22.3 | +25.2% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 1136 | 24.0 | -22.7% |
| Larceny | 39.5 | A | 1936 | 116.4 | -66.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 303 | 22.2 | -16.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 5 miles | A 16.1 | A 32.3 | Violent: 71.0% lower Property: 59.1% lower |
| Egremont | 5 miles | B 72.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 30.4% 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: 110.9% higher |
| Monterey | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |