Malta, NY has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Malta is 9.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Malta is also lower at 23 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Malta can feel relatively safe in their community. However, this does not mean that crime does not occur in Malta. There have been reports of thefts and property crimes in the area, but the overall numbers are still relatively low. The community of Malta is actively working to create a safe and secure environment for its residents, but as with any other place, there will always be some level of crime present.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Malta violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Malta property crime is 23.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Malta, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Saratoga Springs, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Saratoga Springs, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.