Is Northampton, Massachusetts a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Northampton, MA

Is Northampton, Massachusetts safe place to live?
Is Northampton, Massachusetts a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Northampton? What is the crime rate in Northampton city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Northampton, Massachusetts is 16% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Northampton is 17% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Northampton is 16% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 310 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 61 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    561
    Violent : 92
    Property : 469
    Total Crime
    16% NAT. AVG.
    45% STATE AVG.
    1973.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    17% NAT. AVG.
    5% STATE AVG.
    323.6 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    16% NAT. AVG.
    57% STATE AVG.
    1649.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Northampton
    Violent crime
    1 in 310
    Property crime
    1 in 61
    Robbery
    1 in 2855
    Burglary
    1 in 571
    Assault
    1 in 414
    Car Theft
    1 in 1785
    Northampton : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Massachusetts 16 12 19 8 44
    In USA 1525 1547 1531 1366 1694
    Northampton : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Massachusetts 26 25 26 28 20
    In USA 991 330 793 911 832

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Northampton
    		Massachusetts
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 92 323.6 308.81 387.8
    Murder 0 0 2.32 6.5
    Robbery 10 35.2 43.74 73.9
    Assault 69 242.7 235.9 279.7
    Rape 13 45.7 26.85 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Northampton
    		 Massachusetts
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 469 1649.8 1053.18 1,958.2
    Burglary 50 175.9 149.75 314.2
    Larceny 403 1417.6 804.29 1,398
    Car Theft 16 56.3 99.15 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison