The small town of Latham, NY, with a population of 12,110, has been relatively safe compared to other areas in the United States. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Latham is lower than the national average, at 20.2 compared to 22.7. This means that the town has a relatively low number of reported incidents of violence, such as assault and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Latham is slightly above the national average at 29.2, compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary and theft, which may be a cause for concern for residents. Overall, while Latham has a lower overall crime rate than the national average, it is important for community members to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Latham (zip 12110) violent crime is 20.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Latham (zip 12110) property crime is 29.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Latham, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cohoes, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cohoes, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.