Is Albany, New York a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Albany, NY

Is Albany, New York safe place to live?
Is Albany, New York a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Albany? What is the crime rate in Albany city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Albany, New York is 56% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Albany is 133% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Albany is 41% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 111 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 37 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    3519
    Violent : 869
    Property : 2650
    Total Crime
    56% NAT. AVG.
    106% STATE AVG.
    3653.5 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    133% NAT. AVG.
    148% STATE AVG.
    902.2 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    41% NAT. AVG.
    95% STATE AVG.
    2751.3 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Albany
    Violent crime
    1 in 111
    Property crime
    1 in 37
    Robbery
    1 in 602
    Burglary
    1 in 230
    Assault
    1 in 154
    Car Theft
    1 in 342
    Albany : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In New York 9 13 12 13 4
    In USA 591 786 676 808 561
    Albany : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In New York 3 6 5 4 10
    In USA 202 169 144 215 561

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Albany
    		New York
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 869 902.2 363.76 387.8
    Murder 16 16.6 4.18 6.5
    Robbery 161 167.2 90.63 73.9
    Assault 631 655.1 240.67 279.7
    Rape 61 63.3 28.28 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Albany
    		 New York
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2650 2751.3 1410.72 1,958.2
    Burglary 422 438.1 165.5 314.2
    Larceny 1945 2019.4 1143.57 1,398
    Car Theft 283 293.8 101.65 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison