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Kingston, NY has been struggling with high levels of crime, both violent and property related. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Kingston is 22.7, which matches the national average. This means that for every 100,000 residents, there are approximately 22 incidents of violent crime. This can include crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Kingston is also higher than the national average at 37.3, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics are concerning for both residents and visitors to Kingston, as they may feel unsafe in their own community. It is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and reduce these crime rates in order to create a safer environment for all.

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

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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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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