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Is Watervliet, New York Safe?

Population 10,242 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Watervliet has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 264.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,372 per 100K.

Watervliet Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWatervlietNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2279.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1372.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate572.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2280/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Watervliet

Violent crime in Watervliet is close to the national average. The rate of 367.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2279.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,372 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Watervliet Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,372
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft572
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Watervliet Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Watervliet
367.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Watervliet
2279.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Watervliet Safety

Is Watervliet safe?
Not especially. Watervliet earns a D with a crime rate of 264.7 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 Watervliet?
264.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2279.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Watervliet safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Watervliet's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,372 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Watervliet?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Watervliet generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Watervliet police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Watervliet?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Watervliet's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Watervliet compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Watervliet ranks behind about 77% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Watervliet to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Watervliet?
Bad. A D grade and 264.7 per-thousand rate put Watervliet below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Watervliet?
367.3 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (73), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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