The crime rate in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY Metro Area is significantly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 14.3, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Watertown-Fort Drum is 27.8, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Watertown-Fort Drum can feel relatively safe and secure in their community. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can still have a significant impact on individuals and their sense of security. It is crucial for local law enforcement to continue working towards reducing crime even further in order to maintain a safe and peaceful community for all residents, including myself.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area violent crime is 14.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area property crime is 27.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Watertown-Fort Drum, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clay, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clay, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.