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Watertown, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Watertown Police Department serves the city of Watertown, NY in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,430 violent crimes and 4,826 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 311.6 per 100k residents, which is 193.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 340.3 per 100k, 108.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate311.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,430 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate340.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,826 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate303.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,047 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime311.6F5430106.2+193.3%
Property Crime340.3F4826163.6+108.0%
Rape12.3F2013.5+247.8%
Aggravated Assault41.0F47822.3+84.2%
Burglary28.7C58024.0+19.4%
Larceny303.4F4047116.4+160.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.2A16122.2-63.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

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