Schenectady County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Schenectady County in NY is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,767 violent crimes and 16,197 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.4 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.8 per 100k, 6.0% 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 BAnnual Rate82.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,767 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,886 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,197 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,712 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,242 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,110 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.4 | B | 13767 | 106.2 | -22.4% |
| Property Crime | 153.8 | C | 16197 | 163.6 | -6.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 250 | 3.5 | -38.4% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 581 | 5.8 | -46.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 1886 | 22.3 | -84.2% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 1712 | 24.0 | -75.2% |
| Larceny | 141.6 | D | 13242 | 116.4 | +21.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 1110 | 22.2 | -75.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Schenectady County Sheriff's Office
Schenectady Police Department
Schenectady, NY
Scotia Village Police Department
Scotia Village, NY
Glenville Town Police Department
Glenville Town, NY
Niskayuna Town Police Department
Niskayuna Town, NY
Rotterdam Town Police Department
Rotterdam Town, NY