Amsterdam, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amsterdam Police Department serves the city of Amsterdam, NY in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 936 violent crimes and 1,026 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.4 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.0 per 100k, 29.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents936 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,026 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents779 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.4 | A | 936 | 106.2 | -74.2% |
| Property Crime | 115.0 | B | 1026 | 163.6 | -29.7% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 174 | 24.0 | -77.2% |
| Larceny | 93.1 | B | 779 | 116.4 | -20.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.4 | B | 66 | 22.2 | -25.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloversville | 11 miles | C 100.9 | A 67.3 | Violent: 268.7% higher Property: 41.5% lower |
| Rotterdam Town | 11 miles | B 69.2 | B 112.0 | Violent: 152.8% higher Property: 2.5% lower |
| St. Johnsville Village | 13 miles | A 58.5 | B 117.0 | Violent: 113.7% higher Property: 1.7% higher |
| Scotia Village | 14 miles | A 13.8 | C 152.3 | Violent: 49.4% lower Property: 32.5% higher |
| Glenville Town | 14 miles | B 81.5 | B 144.8 | Violent: 197.7% higher Property: 26.0% higher |