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Is Troy, New York Safe?

Population 50,912 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Troy earns a C- safety grade with 238.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,909 per 100K.

Troy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTroyNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2144.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1909.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2145/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Troy

Violent crime in Troy is below the national average. The rate of 240.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2144.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,909 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Troy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,909
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Troy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
240.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
2144.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Troy Safety

Is Troy safe?
Not especially. Troy earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Troy?
238.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2144.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Troy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Troy's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,909 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Troy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Troy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Troy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Troy?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Troy's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Troy compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Troy ranks behind about 68% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Troy 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 Troy?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.5 per-thousand rate put Troy below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 240 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Troy?
240.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (38), 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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