Bethlehem Town, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bethlehem Town Police Department serves the city of Bethlehem Town, NY in Albany County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 969 violent crimes and 1,863 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.0 per 100k residents, which is 59.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.5 per 100k, 40.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.0 | A | 969 | 106.2 | -59.5% |
| Property Crime | 97.5 | A | 1863 | 163.6 | -40.4% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -50.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -74.3% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 131 | 24.0 | -76.2% |
| Larceny | 91.7 | B | 1675 | 116.4 | -21.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 0 miles | F 313.0 | D 245.3 | Violent: 628.0% higher Property: 151.7% higher |
| Altamont Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Guilderland Town | 0 miles | A 33.6 | D 212.9 | Violent: 21.8% lower Property: 118.4% higher |
| Colonie Town | 0 miles | A 55.8 | F 338.2 | Violent: 29.7% higher Property: 247.0% higher |
| Coeymans Town | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.3% lower |