Putnam, NY has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Putnam is 7.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that the chances of experiencing a violent crime in Putnam are much lower than in other parts of the country. However, the property crime rate in Putnam is slightly higher than the national average, at 19.1 compared to 35.4. This could be due to the town's proximity to larger cities and the influx of visitors during peak seasons. Despite the higher property crime rate, Putnam remains a relatively safe community, making it a desirable place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Putnam violent crime is 7.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Putnam property crime is 19.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Putnam, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ticonderoga, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ticonderoga, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.