New Scotland, NY has a relatively low crime rate compared to other areas in the United States, with a violent crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents, well below the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of New Scotland can feel safer walking the streets and going about their daily lives. For context, the US average for property crime, which includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, is 35.4, while New Scotland's property crime rate is 19 per 1,000 residents. This is a testament to the efforts of law enforcement and the community to keep the town safe. However, it is important to note that any crime is still a cause for concern and the town continues to work towards further reducing the crime rate to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New Scotland violent crime is 7.8. (The US average is 22.7)
New Scotland property crime is 19.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of New Scotland, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Altamont, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Altamont, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.