The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Brightwood, Springfield, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$1.56 million

Cost of Crime™ for Brightwood, Springfield, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,034 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Brightwood in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Brightwood, Springfield, MA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Brightwood ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of neighborhoods but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Brightwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Brightwood is 28.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brightwood Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brightwood varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the east areas to 1 in 40 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Brightwood, Springfield, MA see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brightwood, Springfield, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Brightwood for 2025 is $1,562,764. This translates to approximately $417 per resident and $1,034 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Brightwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Brightwood Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Brightwood, Springfield, MA:	$417
Central, Boston, MA:	$654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA:	$197
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brightwood is $417 per year, which is $48 less than the national average and $142 more than Springfield's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Brightwood:

In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $237 more than in Brightwood.
In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $220 less than in Brightwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Brightwood for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Brightwood	Cost per Brightwood Resident
Murder	$184,532	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$113,819	$30
Robbery	$43,438	$12
Assault	$646,578	$172
Kidnapping	$49,806	$13
Vehicle Theft	$58,868	$16
Burglary	$71,028	$19
Theft	$265,630	$71
Arson	$4,173	$1
Vandalism	$65,452	$17
Animal Cruelty	$1,083	$0
Drug Crimes	$41,852	$11
Identity Theft	$16,505	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,562,764	$417

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brightwood, Springfield, MA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Brightwood totals $1,957,465 ($522 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,520,229 ($938 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Brightwood crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Brightwood’s 3,752 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Brightwood Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Brightwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.001
Robbery	0.3681
Rape	0.5003
Murder	0.0262
Total Violent Crime	6.895 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.67
Vehicle Theft	1.013
Burglary	2.087
Arson	0.0461
Total Property Crime	16.82 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2189
Drug Crimes	1.508
Vandalism	2.442
Identity Theft	0.5683
Animal Cruelty	0.0390
Total "Other" Rate	4.776 (A-)

Individual Brightwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Brightwood is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Brightwood.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Memorial Square, Springfield, MA	B-	D	B-
Metro Center, Springfield, MA	D-	F	D
Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA	B	D+	B
South End Springfield, Springfield, MA	D+	F	C-
McKnight, Springfield, MA	C+	D-	B
Maple High-Six Corners, Springfield, MA	C+	D-	B
Old Hill, Springfield, MA	C	D-	B-
Bay, Springfield, MA	C+	D-	B
Upper Hill, Springfield, MA	B+	D	A
East Springfield, Springfield, MA	B	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Brightwood is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hamilton Hills, Schenectady, NY	C+	D	D
Olympic West, Longview, WA	D	C	C
Gibbs, Canton, OH	D+	D+	D+
Coffey Park, Santa Rosa, CA	B+	C+	C+
Silver Beach, Bellingham, WA	C+	B	B
Mayfair Estates, Taylors, SC	D+	C+	C+
Canterbury, Mobile, AL	A-	B-	B-
Hunter Industrial Park, Riverside, CA	D+	D	D
Masonicus, Mahwah, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Rock Creek, Cypress, TX	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Brightwood is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Brightwood, Springfield, MA average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Brightwood schools on SchoolGrade

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