Alford, MA is a small, rural town located in Berkshire County. Despite its peaceful and picturesque setting, the town has not been immune to crime. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Alford is 8.3, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate stands at 13.1, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while Alford may have a lower overall crime rate compared to the rest of the country, it still has its share of criminal activity. As someone who has lived in Alford for many years, I have seen the town change and grow, and it is concerning to see any type of crime in our community. It is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to continue to keep Alford a safe and secure place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Alford violent crime is 8.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Alford property crime is 13.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Alford, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Egremont, Massachusetts. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Egremont, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.