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Is Saratoga Springs, New York Safe?

Population 28,768 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,768, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Saratoga Springs earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,154 per 100K.

Saratoga Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaratoga SpringsNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1832.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1154.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate245.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1833/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Saratoga Springs

Violent crime in Saratoga Springs is below the national average. The rate of 257.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1832.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,154 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Saratoga Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,154
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft245
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Saratoga Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saratoga Springs
257.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saratoga Springs
1832.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Saratoga Springs Safety

Is Saratoga Springs safe?
Not especially. Saratoga Springs earns a C with a crime rate of 209 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Saratoga Springs?
209 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1832.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Saratoga Springs safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Saratoga Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Saratoga Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Saratoga Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Saratoga Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Saratoga Springs compare to other cities in New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. Saratoga Springs isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Saratoga Springs?
257.1 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (46), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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