Clinton County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clinton County in NY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,876 violent crimes and 4,066 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.1 per 100k residents, which is 56.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.3 per 100k, 76.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,876 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,066 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,415 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.1 | A | 2876 | 106.2 | -56.6% |
| Property Crime | 39.3 | A | 4066 | 163.6 | -76.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 248 | 3.5 | -29.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 257 | 22.3 | -77.0% |
| Burglary | 2.5 | A | 468 | 24.0 | -89.6% |
| Larceny | 31.8 | A | 3415 | 116.4 | -72.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 133 | 22.2 | -77.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clinton County Sheriff's Office
Plattsburgh City Police Department
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