Columbia County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in NY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,920 violent crimes and 2,544 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.3 per 100k residents, which is 68.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.5 per 100k, 60.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,920 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,544 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,106 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.3 | A | 1920 | 106.2 | -68.7% |
| Property Crime | 64.5 | A | 2544 | 163.6 | -60.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 108 | 3.5 | -2.5% |
| Robbery | 3.4 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -40.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.4 | A | 191 | 22.3 | -98.0% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 335 | 24.0 | -81.2% |
| Larceny | 46.8 | A | 2106 | 116.4 | -59.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.1 | A | 83 | 22.2 | -40.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Hudson Police Department
Hudson, NY
Philmont Village Police Department
Philmont Village, NY
Greenport Town Police Department
Greenport Town, NY
Chatham Village Police Department
Chatham Village, NY