Putnam County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in NY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 354 violent crimes and 798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.9 per 100k residents, which is -55.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.3 per 100k, -86.4% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.9 | A | 354 | 106.2 | -55.8% |
| Property Crime | 22.3 | A | 798 | 163.6 | -86.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 10 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.4 | C | 72 | 22.3 | -3.9% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 58 | 24.0 | -91.9% |
| Larceny | 19.6 | A | 685 | 116.4 | -83.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.7 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -96.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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