Rensselaer, NY County has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this county is 12.4, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Rensselaer are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, the property crime rate in this county is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 26.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While Rensselaer may have a lower rate of violent crime, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Rensselaer County violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Rensselaer County property crime is 26.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Rensselaer, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Colonie, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Colonie, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.