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Crime & Safety in Poughkeepsie, NY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Poughkeepsie has a violent crime rate of 772 per 100,000 residents, 103% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 470.1 per 100,000, robbery at 207.1, rape at 85.5. The murder rate is 9.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,686 per 100,000, 14% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,321, burglary at 240, vehicle theft at 125 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Poughkeepsie receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Poughkeepsie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent772.5/100K
103% above US avg
Murder9.9/100K
57% above US avg
Rape85.5/100K
Robbery207.1/100K
Assault470.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,686.3/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary240.0/100K
Theft1,321.4/100K
Vehicle Theft124.9/100K
Arson16.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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