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Is Holyoke, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 38,023 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,023, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Holyoke earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,590 per 100K.

Holyoke Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHolyokeMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.5323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1825.92004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1590.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate420.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1826/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Holyoke

Violent crime in Holyoke is close to the national average. The rate of 362.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1825.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,590 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Holyoke Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,590
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft420
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Holyoke Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holyoke
362.5
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holyoke
1825.9
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Holyoke Safety

Is Holyoke safe?
Not especially. Holyoke earns a C with a crime rate of 218.8 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 Holyoke?
218.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1825.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Holyoke safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Holyoke's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,590 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Holyoke?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Holyoke generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Holyoke police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Holyoke?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Holyoke's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Holyoke compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Holyoke ranks behind about 66% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Holyoke 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 Holyoke?
Bad. A C grade and 218.8 per-thousand rate put Holyoke below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Holyoke?
362.5 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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