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Springfield, Massachusetts: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 8.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Springfield, about 2.9 times the rate across Massachusetts (3.0). The median household income is $52,656 and the median home value is $245,000. Population: about 154,749 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Springfield?
In 2025 the Springfield Police Department reported 1,343 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 8.7 per 1,000 people. That is about 2.9 times the Massachusetts rate (3.0), and about 2.7 times the national rate (3.3). 17 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 3,757 (24.3 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.0 per 1,000, about 2.5 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 7% between 2021 and 2025 (1,444 to 1,343).
| Offense (2025) | Springfield count | Per 1,000 | Massachusetts per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,343 | 8.7 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 17 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 61 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 344 | 2.2 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 921 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,757 | 24.3 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 469 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,520 | 16.3 | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 768 | 5.0 | 0.88 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Springfield changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,444 | 3,610 | 18 |
| 2022 | 1,340 | 3,677 | 15 |
| 2023 | 1,366 | 4,607 | 31 |
| 2024 | 1,387 | 4,415 | 17 |
| 2025 | 1,343 | 3,757 | 17 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Springfield Police Department's own reports.
How does Springfield compare with Massachusetts?
Springfield's median household earns $52,656 a year, 49% lower than the state figure ($103,960). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $245,000, and half of renters pay more than $1,144 a month. About 154,749 people live on 32 square miles of land, roughly 4,856 per square mile. The city lies in Hampden County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Springfield | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,749 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,656 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,000 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,144 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 25.8% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.6% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Springfield?
Springfield has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Lower Van Horn Reservoir Dam (52 ft) and Watershops Pond Dam (33 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Hampden County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Springfield?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 8 highway work zones in Springfield city limits (0 active that day). Where crews are working: I-291 and I-91. 8 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Springfield?
Federal school lists place 72 public and 8 private schools within Springfield. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: New England National Scenic Trail and Springfield Armory National Historic Site. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Chicopee Memorial State Park, Elwell Recreation Area, Hampton Ponds State Park, Holyoke Heritage State Park and J.A. Skinner State Park and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Springfield
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Springfield city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Guardian Uniform & Supply LLC (Springfield).
Liquor stores
28 liquor stores are on the map inside the Springfield city limits: Banas Package Store (Springfield), Benton Park Package Store (Springfield), Chestnut Package Store (Springfield), Chicopee Liquors (Springfield), Christopher's Package Store (Springfield), Cottage street liquor (Springfield), Crazy Andy Liquor Store (Springfield), Dillon's Liquors (Springfield) and 20 more. Massachusetts has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Springfield city limits: Planned Parenthood Springfield (Springfield).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Springfield?
In 2025, Springfield had 8.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,343 reported), about 2.9 times the Massachusetts rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 24.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Springfield?
$52,656 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts.
How much do homes cost in Springfield?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $245,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $562,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Springfield?
Hampden County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Chicopee, MA (5 mi) · East Hartford, CT (25 mi) · Hartford, CT (25 mi) · West Hartford, CT (27 mi) · New Britain, CT (33 mi) · Bristol, CT (36 mi)
More: Massachusetts statewide numbers · county page: Hampden County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Springfield city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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