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Is Cohoes, New York Safe?

Population 18,518 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cohoes is a smaller community of 18,518 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,632 per 100K.

Cohoes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCohoesNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2161.52030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1632.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate422.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2162/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cohoes

Violent crime in Cohoes is below the national average. The rate of 261.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2161.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,632 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cohoes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,632
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft422
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cohoes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cohoes
261.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cohoes
2161.5
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cohoes Safety

Is Cohoes safe?
Not especially. Cohoes earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cohoes?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2161.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cohoes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cohoes's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,632 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cohoes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cohoes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cohoes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cohoes?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cohoes's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Cohoes compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Cohoes ranks behind about 74% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cohoes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cohoes?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Cohoes below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 262 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cohoes?
261.6 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (29), and murder (3.0) 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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