Northampton, MA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 26.5 and a property crime rate of 34.6. This is slightly higher than the national averages of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. Despite these statistics, it is important to note that Northampton still faces its fair share of criminal activity. From petty theft and burglary to more serious offenses such as assault and robbery, the city experiences a range of crimes. However, the community and local law enforcement are committed to keeping Northampton safe and continue to work towards reducing crime rates even further.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Northampton violent crime is 26.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Northampton property crime is 34.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.