Essex County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Essex County in NY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 263 violent crimes and 236 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.0 per 100k residents, which is -18.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.5 per 100k, -59.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.0 | B | 263 | 106.2 | -18.1% |
| Property Crime | 65.5 | A | 236 | 163.6 | -59.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 14 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 5 | 5.8 | +22.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 35 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 36 | 24.0 | -70.3% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 186 | 116.4 | -62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.9 | B | 13 | 22.2 | -32.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Moriah Town Police Department
Moriah Town, NY