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Is North Adams, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 12,368 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,368, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Adams earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

North Adams Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth AdamsMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.0323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1654.02004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate332.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate364.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1654/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Adams

Violent crime in North Adams is close to the national average. The rate of 396.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1654.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 332 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

North Adams Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault332
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft364
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Adams Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Adams
396.0
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Adams
1654.0
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Adams Safety

Is North Adams safe?
Not especially. North Adams earns a C with a crime rate of 205 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 North Adams?
205 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1654.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Adams safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. North Adams 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 North Adams?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Adams generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Adams police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Adams?
No. Crime in North Adams has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does North Adams compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Middle of the pack for Massachusetts. North Adams isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Massachusetts cities.
How safe is North Adams to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Adams?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in North Adams?
396.0 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (332), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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