Located in Wurtsboro, NY, the crime rate in this small town has been relatively low compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 16, it is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Wurtsboro has a slightly higher rate at 31.5, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. Despite these statistics, there have still been instances of crime in this otherwise peaceful town. In 2017, a string of burglaries occurred in the 12790 zip code, causing concern among residents. These incidents serve as a reminder that even in a town with a lower crime rate, it is important to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect oneself and one's property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wurtsboro (zip 12790) violent crime is 16.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Wurtsboro (zip 12790) property crime is 31.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wurtsboro, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mount Hope, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mount Hope, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.