Rensselaer County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rensselaer County in NY is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,135 violent crimes and 10,997 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.3 per 100k residents, which is 48.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.0 per 100k, 52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate54.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,135 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,080 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,997 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,479 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,747 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents688 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.3 | A | 7135 | 106.2 | -48.9% |
| Property Crime | 77.0 | A | 10997 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 217 | 3.5 | -4.1% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 366 | 5.8 | -30.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.2 | A | 1080 | 22.3 | -76.8% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 1479 | 24.0 | -42.3% |
| Larceny | 57.5 | A | 8747 | 116.4 | -50.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 688 | 22.2 | -75.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office
Rensselaer City Police Department
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