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Crime & Safety in Schenectady, NY

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

Schenectady has a violent crime rate of 806 per 100,000 residents, 112% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 513.0 per 100,000, robbery at 203.0, rape at 85.5. The murder rate is 4.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,702 per 100,000, 38% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,125, burglary at 379, vehicle theft at 198 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 22 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Schenectady receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent806.1/100K
112% above US avg
Murder4.6/100K
27% below US avg
Rape85.5/100K
Robbery203.0/100K
Assault513.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,702.1/100K
38% above US avg
Burglary378.6/100K
Theft2,125.1/100K
Vehicle Theft198.5/100K
Arson30.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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