Potsdam, NY is a small town with a population of 8,000 people. The crime index in this town is lower than the national average for both violent and property crimes. According to data from the FBI, violent crime in Potsdam stands at 8.8 per 1,000 people, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also on the low side with 23.2 per 1,000 people versus the US average of 35.4. Despite being a rural area, Potsdam boasts an overall low level of crime which makes it an attractive place to live and work for many people.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Potsdam violent crime is 8.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Potsdam property crime is 23.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.