Petersburgh, NY, a small town nestled in rural upstate New York, has seen a rise in crime in recent years. According to background information, the town's violent crime rate is 6.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, Petersburgh's property crime rate stands at 17.3, slightly below the US average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low numbers, the town has still experienced its fair share of criminal activity. Burglaries, thefts, and drug-related offenses have been reported, causing concern among residents and law enforcement alike. The town's peaceful reputation has been somewhat tarnished, and authorities are working diligently to address and prevent further criminal activity in Petersburgh.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Petersburgh violent crime is 6.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Petersburgh property crime is 17.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Petersburgh, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Williamstown, Massachusetts. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Williamstown, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.