Putnam County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in NY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 794 violent crimes and 1,560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.0 per 100k residents, which is 64.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.9 per 100k, 86.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents794 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,560 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,308 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.0 | A | 794 | 106.2 | -64.3% |
| Property Crime | 22.9 | A | 1560 | 163.6 | -86.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.5 | B | 131 | 22.3 | -21.2% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 147 | 24.0 | -91.8% |
| Larceny | 20.3 | A | 1308 | 116.4 | -82.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.6 | A | 97 | 22.2 | -97.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Cold Spring Village Police Department
Cold Spring Village, NY
Brewster Police Department
Brewster, NY
Carmel Town Police Department
Carmel Town, NY
Kent Town Police Department
Kent Town, NY