Belchertown, MA Crime


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Belchertown, MA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Belchertown is 13.2, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that there is a lower incidence of crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery in the town. Similarly, the property crime rate in Belchertown is 17.3, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary and theft. These statistics indicate that Belchertown is generally a safe place to live, with a lower likelihood of becoming a victim of crime. However, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety, as crime can still occur in any community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Belchertown violent crime is 13.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Belchertown property crime is 17.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Belchertown, MA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000287.28160263.2733.9167.5486.679.8
2001253.307.738.4207.2982.3284521.9176.5
2002198038.17.6152.31432.1548.4670.3213.3
2003244081.37.4155.31035.2384.5517.6133.1
2004239.7029.10210.61300384.9798.9116.2
2005123.1021.70101.41180.5405.6637.3137.6
2006163.8021.47.1135.31431.4512.7804.7113.9
2007147.20140133.21324.6476.6756.991.1
2008134.807.10127.71163.6255.4787.6120.6
2009215.50727.8180.81223.7208.6938.676.5
2010168.402114133.31199.8322.8820.956.1
2012128.806.86.8115.21057.6339657.661
2013142.4027.16.8108.51132.7278.1820.733.9
2014142.3013.620.3108.41063.8230.4806.327.1
201686.806.7080.1540.5146.8360.433.4
2017165.6033.113.2119.2602.8152.3430.519.9
2018164.9019.80145.1514.372.5415.426.4
2019105.306.66.692.136279250.132.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Granby, MA141.5330.26,37952019
Ware, MA499.8846.69,90772019
Ludlow, MA294.5930.121,52972019
Pelham, MA0.0226.91,32972019
Palmer Town, MA407.9938.212,65182019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ludlow, MA294.5930.121,52972019
Palmer Town, MA407.9938.212,65182019
Amherst, MA250.0436.840,31382019
South Hadley, MA151.5875.617,13392019
Wilbraham, MA142.61,493.614,749102019

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