Essex, NY County has a lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Essex is 9.4, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Essex are less likely to be involved in incidents of violence, such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the property crime rate in Essex is slightly higher than the US average, with a rate of 18.2 compared to 35.4. Although this may sound alarming, it is still significantly lower than the national average, indicating that Essex is a relatively safe place to live in. Despite the low crime rates, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Essex County violent crime is 9.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Essex County property crime is 18.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Essex, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of South Burlington, Vermont. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of South Burlington, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.