Albany County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Albany County in NY is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 21,297 violent crimes and 33,876 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.5 per 100k residents, which is -28.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.7 per 100k, -15.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BAnnual Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21,297 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,222 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,687 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents33,876 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,470 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents27,881 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,355 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.5 | B | 21297 | 106.2 | -28.9% |
| Property Crime | 138.7 | B | 33876 | 163.6 | -15.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 72 | 0.5 | -79.6% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 412 | 3.5 | -70.4% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 1222 | 5.8 | -2.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 3687 | 22.3 | -49.3% |
| Burglary | 14.6 | A | 3470 | 24.0 | -39.1% |
| Larceny | 115.1 | C | 27881 | 116.4 | -1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.8 | A | 2355 | 22.2 | -60.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Albany Police Department
Albany, NY
Cohoes Police Department
Cohoes, NY
Watervliet Police Department
Watervliet, NY
Green Island Village Police Department
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Altamont Village Police Department
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Bethlehem Town Police Department
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Guilderland Town Police Department
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Colonie Town Police Department
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Coeymans Town Police Department
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