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Is Poughkeepsie, New York Safe?

Population 32,499 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Poughkeepsie is a smaller community of 32,499 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 1,727 per 100K.

Poughkeepsie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPoughkeepsieNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2149.02030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate540.0--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+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2149/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Poughkeepsie

Violent crime in Poughkeepsie is below the national average. The rate of 273.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2149.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Poughkeepsie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft540
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Poughkeepsie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Poughkeepsie
273.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Poughkeepsie
2149.0
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Poughkeepsie Safety

Is Poughkeepsie safe?
Not especially. Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2149.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Poughkeepsie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Poughkeepsie's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Poughkeepsie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Poughkeepsie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Poughkeepsie?
No. Crime in Poughkeepsie has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Poughkeepsie compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Poughkeepsie ranks behind about 72% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Poughkeepsie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Poughkeepsie?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Poughkeepsie below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Poughkeepsie?
273.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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