Putnam County, NY may seem like a quiet, small county at first glance, but according to recent statistics, crime rates are higher than the national average. With a violent crime rate of 6.7, compared to the US average of 22.7, it is clear that Putnam County is not immune to violent acts. Property crime is also a concern, with a rate of 15.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. These numbers indicate that residents of Putnam County, NY must still remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property. Despite these concerning statistics, local law enforcement and community organizations are working together to combat crime and make Putnam County a safer place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Putnam County violent crime is 6.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Putnam County property crime is 15.3. (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 Danbury, Connecticut. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Danbury, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.