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Is Plattsburgh, New York Safe?

Population 19,744 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Plattsburgh is a smaller community of 19,744 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,261 per 100K.

Plattsburgh Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlattsburghNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1767.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1261.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1767/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plattsburgh

Violent crime in Plattsburgh is close to the national average. The rate of 321.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1767.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,261 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plattsburgh Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,261
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plattsburgh Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plattsburgh
321.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plattsburgh
1767.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plattsburgh Safety

Is Plattsburgh safe?
Not especially. Plattsburgh earns a C with a crime rate of 208.9 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 Plattsburgh?
208.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1767.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plattsburgh safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plattsburgh generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plattsburgh police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plattsburgh?
No. Crime in Plattsburgh has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Plattsburgh compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Plattsburgh ranks behind about 64% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Plattsburgh to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Plattsburgh?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Plattsburgh?
321.5 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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