Albany, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Albany Police Department serves the city of Albany, NY in Albany County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 15,409 violent crimes and 15,897 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 313.0 per 100k residents, which is 194.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 245.3 per 100k, 49.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 68 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate313.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,409 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,069 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate245.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,897 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,208 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate192.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,812 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,755 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 313.0 | F | 15409 | 106.2 | +194.7% |
| Property Crime | 245.3 | D | 15897 | 163.6 | +49.9% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 62 | 0.5 | +83.9% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 287 | 3.5 | -72.3% |
| Robbery | 20.6 | F | 997 | 5.8 | +254.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.2 | F | 3069 | 22.3 | +89.6% |
| Burglary | 26.5 | C | 2208 | 24.0 | +10.2% |
| Larceny | 192.3 | F | 11812 | 116.4 | +65.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.5 | C | 1755 | 22.2 | +15.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 68 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 5 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 11 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 5 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 37 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bethlehem Town | 0 miles | A 43.0 | A 97.5 | Violent: 86.3% lower Property: 60.3% lower |
| Guilderland Town | 0 miles | A 33.6 | D 212.9 | Violent: 89.3% lower Property: 13.2% lower |
| Colonie Town | 0 miles | A 55.8 | F 338.2 | Violent: 82.2% lower Property: 37.9% higher |
| Coeymans Town | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.6% lower |