On May 2nd, 2021, a violent crime occurred in the small town of West Sand Lake, NY at the address of 12196. The crime rate in this peaceful town is significantly lower than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 11.6 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, this incident has left the community shaken and on high alert. According to the background information provided, property crime in West Sand Lake is also lower than the national average, at 16.5 compared to 35.4. This is a testament to the safe and tight-knit community that resides in the area. The details of the crime are still under investigation, but it serves as a reminder that even in the quietest of places, crime can occur. It is important to stay vigilant and work together to ensure the safety of our community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Sand Lake (zip 12196) violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
West Sand Lake (zip 12196) property crime is 16.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Sand Lake, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rensselaer, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rensselaer, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.