Rensselaer City, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rensselaer City Police Department serves the city of Rensselaer City, NY in Rensselaer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 280 violent crimes and 391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.5 per 100k, 53.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 ARape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.2 | A | 280 | 106.2 | -59.4% |
| Property Crime | 75.5 | A | 391 | 163.6 | -53.8% |
| Rape | 10.8 | F | 13 | 3.5 | +205.1% |
| Robbery | 10.8 | F | 17 | 5.8 | +85.5% |
| Burglary | 32.4 | D | 50 | 24.0 | +34.7% |
| Larceny | 43.2 | A | 308 | 116.4 | -62.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenbush Town | 2 miles | A 60.9 | A 91.3 | Violent: 41.0% higher Property: 20.8% higher |
| North Greenbush Town | 5 miles | A 30.2 | B 143.5 | Violent: 30.0% lower Property: 90.0% higher |
| Watervliet | 6 miles | B 88.6 | C 147.7 | Violent: 105.3% higher Property: 95.5% higher |
| Troy | 7 miles | F 183.5 | D 240.8 | Violent: 325.2% higher Property: 218.7% higher |
| Green Island Village | 8 miles | A 38.9 | A 77.8 | Violent: 9.9% lower Property: 3.0% higher |