The crime rate in Essex, NY is below the national average for both violent and property crimes. According to the data provided, the violent crime rate in Essex, NY is 7 compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Essex, NY is 17.9 which is significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. As a result, it can be concluded that Essex, NY is a relatively safe place to live compared to other areas of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Essex violent crime is 7.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Essex property crime is 17.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Essex, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Shelburne, Vermont. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Shelburne, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.