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The crime rate in Kingston, NY is slightly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Kingston is 22.7, while the national average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Kingston is 37.3, above the national average of 35.4. While this may seem alarming at first glance, it's important to remember that these numbers don't necessarily reflect the overall safety of a given area; they simply provide an indication of what the crime rate has been like over the past year or so. By taking proactive steps to reduce local crime rates such as increasing police presence and implementing programs to help citizens feel more secure in their neighborhoods, Kingston can ensure a safer environment for its residents and visitors alike.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Kingston violent crime is 22.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Kingston property crime is 37.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Kingston, NY Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000204.6029.885.289.53507.7328.22911268.5
2001276.68.529.893.6144.73008.6391.52395.8221.3
2003504.64.329.9265.1205.24806.1752.63732.8320.7
2004394.24.321.4248.51203984.7578.43264.9141.4
2005503.2047.3309.7146.24692.1490.33991.1210.7
2006384.84.347.6185.91473450.2635.62702.2112.4
2007294.64.422167.1101.13073.7536.52422.9114.3
2008306.4022.2213.1712864.1510.72264.788.8
2009434.309309116.42964.2546.32283.6134.3
20103684.522.7131.72092775.8645.12048.981.8
2011387.5033.3141.7212.52416.7479.2187562.5
2012291.5016.783.3191.53214.5474.72698.241.6
20134.216.9105.6185.92903473.32387.542.3
2014282.78.421.1105.5147.72835.2367.12438.629.5
2015302.3055.4127.7119.22810.3417.32337.755.4
2016325.3042.898.5184.12071.92441789.438.5
2017315.94.321.695.2194.71942.9229.31696.217.3
2018303.3047.752203.72067346.71612108.3
2019297.78.856.943.8188.22180258.31834.287.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ulster, NY126.71,647.512,60032019
Rhinebeck, NY39.1821.63,10752019
Rosendale, NY17.2446.35,92772019
Red Hook, NY51.11,942.71,97592019
Hyde Park, NY19.2403.721,046102019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ulster, NY126.71,647.512,60032019
Red Hook, NY51.11,942.71,97592019
Hyde Park, NY19.2403.721,046102019
Saugerties, NY141.4864.119,128112019
New Paltz, NY142.11,030.214,077122018

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Over 11 years ago

I was hopeful after the mayoral election in 2011, which also saw a Democrat elected as Alderman for my area, that the new regime would unite the people  More

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New politics coming to town, huge environmental movement, artist community is very strong, Keegan Ales alone is worth the trip, incredibly inexpensive city properties  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Ulster County my entire life. The last 20 years in Kingston. The best part of living here is the change of seasons. It is so beautiful in the fall.   More

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