Watervliet, NY Crime Rates

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8%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
22%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
5%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWatervliet/100k peopleNew York/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime214n/a (estimate)2,1072,1882,281
Murder0n/a0.03.05.7
Rape3n/a29.525.038.0
Robbery7n/a68.9105.166.5
Assault19n/a187.1256.6264.1
Violent crime29n/a (estimate)286390364
Burglary21n/a206.8152.8250.7
Theft147n/a1,447.41,463.71,347.2
Vehicle theft17n/a167.4182.1318.7
Property crime185n/a (estimate)1,8221,7991,917

Watervliet crime map



The Watervliet crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Watervliet as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Watervliet crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Watervliet crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Watervliet crime rates are 8% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Watervliet are 22% lower than the national average
      • In Watervliet you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Watervliet is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Watervliet has decreased by 13%

      Watervliet, NY Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in New York has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in New York has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Watervliet each year?
      • 4. Is the Watervliet crime rate higher or lower than the New York average?
      • 5. Watervliet is safer than 25% of all other cities in New York.
       
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      Watervliet Your current location Population: 9,976 F Averill Park City: 9.9mi / 16.0km away Population: 1,466 A+ Buckingham Lake-Crestwood Neighborhood: 6.9mi / 11.1km away Population: 4,881 A West Sand Lake City: 8.3mi / 13.3km away Population: 3,391 A Campus Area-University District Neighborhood: 6.8mi / 10.9km away Population: 11,996 A Menands City: 2.5mi / 4.1km away Population: 3,889 A- Hampton Manor City: 7.1mi / 11.4km away Population: 5,161 A- Waterford City: 4.9mi / 7.8km away Population: 2,141 A- Green Island City: 1.7mi / 2.8km away Population: 2,647 B+ Wynantskill City: 4.2mi / 6.8km away Population: 3,420 B+ East Greenbush City: 9.1mi / 14.7km away Population: 6,299 B Niskayuna City: 11.6mi / 18.6km away Population: 19,741 B Cohoes City: 3.3mi / 5.3km away Population: 16,708 B- Westmere City: 8.8mi / 14.2km away Population: 6,961 C+ Colonie City: 6.3mi / 10.2km away Population: 7,686 D+ Poestenkill City: 8.7mi / 14.0km away Population: 814 D Melrose Neighborhood: 5.9mi / 9.5km away Population: 2,246 D- Delaware Avenue Neighborhood: 7.0mi / 11.3km away Population: 7,053 D- Rensselaer City: 5.6mi / 9.0km away Population: 9,223 D- North Albany-Shaker Park Neighborhood: 3.9mi / 6.2km away Population: 1,823 F Normanskill Neighborhood: 8.0mi / 12.9km away Population: 1,148 F Whitehall Neighborhood: 7.2mi / 11.6km away Population: 1,922 F Helderberg Neighborhood: 6.8mi / 10.9km away Population: 3,016 F Troy City: 1.8mi / 2.9km away Population: 49,253 F Dunes Neighborhood: 8.0mi / 12.9km away Population: 1,048 F Lancaster Neighborhood: 5.8mi / 9.3km away Population: 844 F
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      Daily Crime In Watervliet (per 100,000 people)

      The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Watervliet, per 100,000 residents. In Watervliet, the total number of daily crimes is 1.04 times less than the New York average and 1.08 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Watervliet are 1.37 times less than the New York average and 1.27 times less than the national average. For property crime, Watervliet has a daily crime rate that is 1.01 times more than the New York average and 1.05 times less than the daily national average.

      How Safe is Watervliet (higher is better)

      Are people any safer living in Watervliet in comparison to other New York communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Watervliet safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Watervliet being safer than 25% of cities in New York and 15% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New York cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Watervliet. In conclusion, Watervliet ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Watervliet

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Watervliet is 1 in 351
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Watervliet is 1 in 55
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Watervliet is 1 in 48
      Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Watervliet, New York? If you reside in Watervliet, then there is a 1 in 351 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 55. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 48 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Watervliet.

      Year Over Year Crime In Watervliet (per 100,000 people)

      The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Watervliet, NY is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Watervliet has decreased by 35%, while the property crime rate in Watervliet has decreased by 8% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Watervliet has decreased by 13% with regards to total crimes year over year.

      Watervliet police department

      Item Watervliet New York National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)27109,351558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.62.93.3
      There are a total of 27 Watervliet police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 8.4% less than the New York average and 19.3% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in New York

      State Total offenders New York /100K National /100K
      New York25,064137266
      There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

      Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Averill Park, NY1,466128592720
      Round Lake, NY1,245132608740
      Voorheesville, NY2,789133613745
      Nassau, NY1,125163750912
      Castleton-on-Hudson, NY1,483170786957
      Menands, NY3,8891858511,036
      West Sand Lake, NY3,3911858521,037
      Watervliet, NY9,9762861,8222,107

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      Source: The Watervliet, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.
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