Williamstown, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Williamstown Police Department serves the city of Williamstown, MA in Berkshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 107 violent crimes and 282 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.9 per 100k residents, which is 75.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.8 per 100k, 60.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.9 | A | 107 | 106.2 | -75.6% |
| Property Crime | 64.8 | A | 282 | 163.6 | -60.4% |
| Burglary | 25.9 | C | 22 | 24.0 | +8.0% |
| Larceny | 25.9 | A | 244 | 116.4 | -77.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 16 | 22.2 | -41.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Adams | 8 miles | A 25.0 | A 87.5 | Violent: 3.7% lower Property: 34.9% higher |
| Cheshire | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Dalton | 17 miles | A 16.1 | A 32.3 | Violent: 37.8% lower Property: 50.2% lower |
| Pittsfield | 18 miles | A 55.7 | A 78.9 | Violent: 114.8% higher Property: 21.7% higher |