Kingston, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kingston Police Department serves the city of Kingston, NY in Ulster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,454 violent crimes and 1,828 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.3 per 100k residents, which is 10.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.0 per 100k, 46.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 CAnnual Rate117.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,454 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,555 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.3 | C | 1454 | 106.2 | +10.5% |
| Property Crime | 88.0 | A | 1828 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 38 | 3.5 | +18.5% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 50 | 5.8 | +44.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.8 | B | 177 | 22.3 | -24.7% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 180 | 24.0 | -65.1% |
| Larceny | 79.6 | B | 1555 | 116.4 | -31.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenville Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Paltz Town And Village | 0 miles | A 44.2 | B 107.2 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 21.9% higher |
| Marlborough Town | 0 miles | A 22.6 | A 22.6 | Violent: 80.7% lower Property: 74.3% lower |
| Plattekill Town | 0 miles | A 19.2 | A 19.2 | Violent: 83.6% lower Property: 78.2% lower |
| Woodstock Town | 0 miles | A 32.0 | A 16.0 | Violent: 72.7% lower Property: 81.8% lower |