Colonie Town, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Colonie Town Police Department serves the city of Colonie Town, NY in Albany County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,186 violent crimes and 11,509 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.8 per 100k residents, which is 47.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 338.2 per 100k, 106.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 A
Annual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,186 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate338.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,509 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate308.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,388 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime55.8A3186106.2-47.5%
Property Crime338.2F11509163.6+106.7%
Robbery2.5A1505.8-57.4%
Aggravated Assault9.9A27122.3-55.5%
Burglary19.8B73224.0-17.5%
Larceny308.5F10388116.4+165.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.7A35822.2-60.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Albany 0 miles
F 313.0
D 245.3
Violent: 461.4% higher
Property: 27.5% lower
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: 22.9% lower
Property: 71.2% lower
Guilderland Town 0 miles
A 33.6
D 212.9
Violent: 39.7% lower
Property: 37.1% lower
Coeymans Town 12 miles
N/A 0.0
A 27.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 91.7% lower