Springfield, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Springfield Police Department serves the city of Springfield, MA in Hampden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 25,859 violent crimes and 19,785 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 239.3 per 100k residents, which is 125.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 271.0 per 100k, 65.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 34 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 FHomicide
Grade DRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 239.3 | F | 25859 | 106.2 | +125.3% |
| Property Crime | 271.0 | F | 19785 | 163.6 | +65.7% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 101 | 0.5 | +22.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 377 | 3.5 | -26.8% |
| Robbery | 11.0 | F | 1568 | 5.8 | +89.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.9 | F | 4982 | 22.3 | +74.8% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 3047 | 24.0 | -19.1% |
| Larceny | 167.3 | D | 13253 | 116.4 | +43.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 83.0 | F | 3339 | 22.2 | +274.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 34 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 18 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield | 2 miles | B 94.7 | D 248.9 | Violent: 60.4% lower Property: 8.2% lower |
| Chicopee | 3 miles | D 134.4 | B 112.6 | Violent: 43.8% lower Property: 58.4% lower |
| Brimfield | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Monson | 3 miles | D 147.9 | A 37.0 | Violent: 38.2% lower Property: 86.4% lower |
| Palmer | 3 miles | C 121.3 | A 80.9 | Violent: 49.3% lower Property: 70.2% lower |