Schenectady, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Schenectady Police Department serves the city of Schenectady, NY in Schenectady County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,315 violent crimes and 9,807 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 283.9 per 100k residents, which is 167.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 305.6 per 100k, 86.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 283.9 | F | 11315 | 106.2 | +167.3% |
| Property Crime | 305.6 | F | 9807 | 163.6 | +86.8% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 193 | 3.5 | +23.0% |
| Robbery | 18.8 | F | 527 | 5.8 | +223.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | B | 1689 | 22.3 | -34.9% |
| Burglary | 23.2 | C | 1291 | 24.0 | -3.5% |
| Larceny | 265.1 | F | 7514 | 116.4 | +127.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 883 | 22.2 | -28.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Village | 2 miles | A 13.8 | C 152.3 | Violent: 95.1% lower Property: 50.2% lower |
| Niskayuna Town | 3 miles | A 46.1 | D 196.9 | Violent: 83.8% lower Property: 35.6% lower |
| Glenville Town | 4 miles | B 81.5 | B 144.8 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 52.6% lower |
| Rotterdam Town | 5 miles | B 69.2 | B 112.0 | Violent: 75.6% lower Property: 63.3% lower |
| Cohoes | 12 miles | C 107.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: 62.3% lower Property: 66.8% lower |