The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Hadley, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.85 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Hadley, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $474 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Hadley 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 South Hadley, MA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. South Hadley ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to South Hadley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Hadley is 16.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Hadley Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Hadley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 90 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of South Hadley, MA see the most incidents - about 56 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Hadley, MA

The total projected cost of crime in South Hadley for 2025 is $3,851,855. This translates to approximately $220 per resident and $474 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in South Hadley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Hadley Compared to Other Cities?

South Hadley, MA:	$220
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Hadley is $220 per year, which is $245 less than the national average and $54 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Hadley:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $579 more than in South Hadley.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $101 less than in South Hadley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Hadley	Cost per South Hadley Resident
Murder	$311,367	$18
Rape/Sexual Assault	$541,030	$31
Robbery	$157,554	$9
Assault	$1.10 million	$63
Kidnapping	$154,701	$9
Vehicle Theft	$198,926	$11
Burglary	$180,665	$10
Theft	$658,677	$38
Arson	$18,536	$1
Vandalism	$283,614	$16
Animal Cruelty	$4,164	$0
Drug Crimes	$157,652	$9
Identity Theft	$86,887	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,851,855	$220

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley totals $5,034,625 ($287 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,886,480 ($507 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 South Hadley 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 central part of the city 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, of which South Hadley has 6, have the same problem. Of South Hadley’s 17,536 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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South Hadley 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 South Hadley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.180
Robbery	0.2856
Rape	0.5088
Murder	0.0094
Total Violent Crime	2.984 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.253
Vehicle Theft	0.7326
Burglary	1.136
Arson	0.0438
Total Property Crime	9.165 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1455
Drug Crimes	1.215
Vandalism	2.264
Identity Theft	0.6402
Animal Cruelty	0.0321
Total "Other" Rate	4.297 (A-)

Individual South Hadley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in South Hadley is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Hadley.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Holyoke, MA	D+	D-	D+
Granby, MA	A	A-	A-
Chicopee, MA	C+	D+	C
Easthampton, MA	A-	C	A-
Ludlow Center, MA	A	B	A-
Northampton, MA	C+	C-	C
Indian Orchard, MA	C+	D+	C+
Southampton, MA	A+	A+	A+
Ludlow, MA	A-	B-	B+
South Amherst, MA	A	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Hadley is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wayne, MI	D-	D-	D-
Ferndale, MD	D	D+	D+
Five Forks, SC	C+	A	A
Fletcher, NC	B-	C+	C+
Florence, MS	A+	A+	A+
Floresville, TX	B	C+	C+
Foothill Ranch, CA	D+	C	C
Yazoo City, MS	D+	C	C
Wilton, CT	B	A+	A+
Willimantic, CT	D+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, South Hadley is safer than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Hadley, MA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Hadley schools on SchoolGrade

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