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Is Easthampton, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 15,851 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Easthampton is a smaller community of 15,851 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,378 per 100K.

Easthampton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEasthamptonMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.0323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1733.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1378.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1733/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Easthampton

Violent crime in Easthampton is below the national average. The rate of 279.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1733.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,378 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Easthampton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary197
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,378
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Easthampton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easthampton
279.0
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easthampton
1733.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Easthampton Safety

Is Easthampton safe?
It depends on where in Easthampton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Easthampton?
201.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1733.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Easthampton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Easthampton has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Easthampton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Easthampton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Easthampton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Easthampton?
No. Crime in Easthampton has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Easthampton compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Middle of the pack for Massachusetts. Easthampton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Massachusetts cities.
How safe is Easthampton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Easthampton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Easthampton?
279.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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