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Is Agawam Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 28,783 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,783, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Agawam Town earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,227 per 100K.

Agawam Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAgawam TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.9323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1962.72004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1227.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate462.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

227.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1963/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Agawam Town

Violent crime in Agawam Town is close to the national average. The rate of 312.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1962.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,227 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Agawam Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,227
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft462
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Agawam Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Agawam Town
312.9
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Agawam Town
1962.7
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Agawam Town Safety

Is Agawam Town safe?
Not especially. Agawam Town earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Agawam Town?
227.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1962.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Agawam Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Agawam Town's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,227 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Agawam Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Agawam Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Agawam Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Agawam Town?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Agawam Town's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Agawam Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Agawam Town ranks behind about 79% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Agawam Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Agawam Town?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.6 per-thousand rate put Agawam Town below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Agawam Town?
312.9 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (57), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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