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Mechanicville, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Mechanicville Police Department serves the city of Mechanicville, NY in Saratoga County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 310 violent crimes and 180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 214.5 per 100k residents, which is 102.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 58.5 per 100k, 64.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 F
Annual Rate214.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate97.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate58.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime214.5F310106.2+102.0%
Property Crime58.5A180163.6-64.2%
Aggravated Assault97.5F5322.3+338.1%
Burglary39.0F2824.0+62.3%
Larceny19.5A143116.4-83.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Waterford Town And Village 8 miles
A 36.7
A 12.2
Violent: 82.9% lower
Property: 79.1% lower
Cohoes 9 miles
C 107.0
A 101.3
Violent: 50.1% lower
Property: 73.2% higher
Ballston Spa Village 11 miles
N/A 0.0
A 61.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 4.3% higher
Green Island Village 11 miles
A 38.9
A 77.8
Violent: 81.9% lower
Property: 33.0% higher
Niskayuna Town 12 miles
A 46.1
D 196.9
Violent: 78.5% lower
Property: 236.5% higher