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Is Glens Falls, New York Safe?

Population 14,383 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glens Falls is a smaller community of 14,383 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,400 per 100K.

Glens Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlens FallsNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1874.22030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1400.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1874/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glens Falls

Violent crime in Glens Falls is below the national average. The rate of 254.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1874.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,400 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glens Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,400
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glens Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glens Falls
254.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glens Falls
1874.2
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glens Falls Safety

Is Glens Falls safe?
Not especially. Glens Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 212.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glens Falls?
212.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1874.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glens Falls safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Glens Falls has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glens Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glens Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glens Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glens Falls?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glens Falls's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Glens Falls compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Glens Falls ranks behind about 69% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Glens Falls?
254.1 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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