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Is Albany, New York Safe?

Population 101,698 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Albany runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,728 per 100K.

Albany Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlbanyNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.9320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2251.52030.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1728.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2252/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Albany

Violent crime in Albany is close to the national average. The rate of 362.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2251.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,728 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Albany Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,728
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Albany Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albany
362.9
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albany
2251.5
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Albany Safety

Is Albany safe?
Not especially. Albany earns a D with a crime rate of 261.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Albany?
261.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2251.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Albany safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Albany's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,728 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albany?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Albany generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Albany police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Albany?
Crime rates have held steady in Albany, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Albany compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Albany ranks behind about 90% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Albany to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Albany?
Bad. A D grade and 261.4 per-thousand rate put Albany below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Albany?
362.9 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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