The small town of Essex, NY may seem idyllic with its picturesque views of Lake Champlain and charming community. However, behind this façade lies a troubling reality of crime. According to recent statistics, Essex has a violent crime rate of 7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate stands at 17.9, higher than the national average of 35.4. As context, these numbers indicate that while violent crime may not be as prevalent in Essex, the town still struggles with property crimes such as theft and burglary. This is a concerning issue for the residents of Essex and calls for increased measures to ensure the safety and security of the community.
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.