Essex County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Essex County in NY is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,041 violent crimes and 1,074 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.3 per 100k residents, which is 37.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.2 per 100k, 69.3% 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 AAnnual Rate66.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,041 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,074 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents815 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.3 | A | 1041 | 106.2 | -37.6% |
| Property Crime | 50.2 | A | 1074 | 163.6 | -69.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 100 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 11 | 5.8 | -7.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 96 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 208 | 24.0 | -77.7% |
| Larceny | 33.6 | A | 815 | 116.4 | -71.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 45 | 22.2 | -49.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Essex County Sheriff's Office
Lake Placid Village Police Department
Lake Placid Village, NY
Ticonderoga Town Police Department
Ticonderoga Town, NY
Moriah Town Police Department
Moriah Town, NY