Crime & Safety in Northampton
Northampton's crime picture is real and genuinely dual-sided -- genuinely low versus the national average, yet running behind most other Massachusetts communities on a different, town-to-town comparison.
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Learn moreGenuinely low versus the national average
One 2026 source put Northampton's overall crime rate at approximately 16.96 versus a national average of approximately 33.37 on that measure, with both violent and property crime rates running below the national figures.
A real, honest town-to-town disclosure
On a separate, Massachusetts-specific comparison, Northampton's crime rate runs higher than approximately 89% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes -- meaning Northampton is safer than only about 11% of Massachusetts communities on that measure. Both figures are disclosed together.
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Key takeaways
- Northampton's crime rate runs genuinely below the national average on one measure.
- Northampton runs higher-crime than approximately 89% of Massachusetts communities on a separate comparison.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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