Ware, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ware Police Department serves the city of Ware, MA in Hampshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 613 violent crimes and 238 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.9 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 19.0 per 100k, 88.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate113.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents613 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate94.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.9 | C | 613 | 106.2 | +7.2% |
| Property Crime | 19.0 | A | 238 | 163.6 | -88.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 94.9 | F | 256 | 22.3 | +326.5% |
| Larceny | 19.0 | A | 189 | 116.4 | -83.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brookfield | 8 miles | B 78.4 | A 26.1 | Violent: 31.2% lower Property: 37.7% higher |
| East Brookfield | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilbraham | 12 miles | C 96.1 | A 96.1 | Violent: 15.7% lower Property: 406.2% higher |
| Barre | 13 miles | A 36.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 68.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Ludlow | 13 miles | B 71.3 | A 104.6 | Violent: 37.4% lower Property: 450.9% higher |