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Is Amsterdam, New York Safe?

Population 18,093 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Amsterdam faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,769 per 100K.

Amsterdam Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmsterdamNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.7320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2358.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate345.0--268.2
Theft Rate1769.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2359/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Amsterdam

Violent crime in Amsterdam is above the national average. The rate of 418.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2358.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,769 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 345 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Amsterdam Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault345
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,769
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Amsterdam Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amsterdam
418.7
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amsterdam
2358.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Amsterdam Safety

Is Amsterdam safe?
Not especially. Amsterdam earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Amsterdam?
277.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2358.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Amsterdam safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Amsterdam's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,769 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Amsterdam?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Amsterdam generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Amsterdam police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Amsterdam?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Amsterdam's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Amsterdam compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Amsterdam ranks behind about 88% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Amsterdam to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Amsterdam?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.7 per-thousand rate put Amsterdam below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Amsterdam?
418.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (345), robbery (49), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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