Sunderland, MA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sunderland Police Department serves the city of Sunderland, MA in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 96 violent crimes and 91 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.9 per 100k residents, which is 48.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.4 per 100k, 83.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 A
Annual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime54.9A96106.2-48.3%
Property Crime27.4A91163.6-83.2%
Rape54.9F143.5+1452.4%
Burglary27.4C1524.0+14.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Black or African American 2

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: 35.9% lower
Property: 156.4% higher
Leverett 0 miles
A 53.7
A 53.7
Violent: 2.2% lower
Property: 95.7% higher
Montague 0 miles
A 35.7
A 59.4
Violent: 35.0% lower
Property: 116.5% higher
Shutesbury 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A