The small town of Fort Edward, NY, located in zip code 12828, has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Fort Edward is 29.9, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Fort Edward are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Fort Edward is 36.5, slightly above the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and vandalism. With these statistics in mind, it is evident that Fort Edward faces challenges in keeping its community safe from crime. Increased measures and efforts towards crime prevention and law enforcement may be necessary to bring these rates down and improve the safety and well-being of the town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fort Edward (zip 12828) violent crime is 29.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort Edward (zip 12828) property crime is 36.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fort Edward, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of South Glens Falls, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of South Glens Falls, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.