Beacon, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Beacon Police Department serves the city of Beacon, NY in Dutchess County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 412 violent crimes and 609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.0 per 100k residents, which is 54.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.9 per 100k, 41.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.0 | A | 412 | 106.2 | -54.9% |
| Property Crime | 95.9 | A | 609 | 163.6 | -41.4% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 66 | 24.0 | -71.5% |
| Larceny | 75.3 | A | 508 | 116.4 | -35.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 30 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millerton Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Red Hook Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 255.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 166.0% higher |
| Pine Plains Town | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fishkill Town | 0 miles | A 18.8 | A 75.1 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: 21.7% lower |
| Poughkeepsie Town | 9 miles | C 97.2 | D 223.5 | Violent: 102.6% higher Property: 133.1% higher |