Niskayuna Town, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Niskayuna Town Police Department serves the city of Niskayuna Town, NY in Schenectady County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 408 violent crimes and 1,650 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.1 per 100k residents, which is 56.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.9 per 100k, 20.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents408 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate196.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,650 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate171.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,478 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.1 | A | 408 | 106.2 | -56.6% |
| Property Crime | 196.9 | D | 1650 | 163.6 | +20.3% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 7 | 3.5 | +18.5% |
| Burglary | 12.6 | A | 118 | 24.0 | -47.7% |
| Larceny | 171.7 | D | 1478 | 116.4 | +47.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 52 | 22.2 | -62.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 3 miles | F 283.9 | F 305.6 | Violent: 516.3% higher Property: 55.3% higher |
| Scotia Village | 4 miles | A 13.8 | C 152.3 | Violent: 70.0% lower Property: 22.6% lower |
| Glenville Town | 4 miles | B 81.5 | B 144.8 | Violent: 76.8% higher Property: 26.4% lower |
| Rotterdam Town | 8 miles | B 69.2 | B 112.0 | Violent: 50.2% higher Property: 43.1% lower |
| Cohoes | 10 miles | C 107.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: 132.2% higher Property: 48.5% lower |