Rensselaer, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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5%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

4%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Rensselaer crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Rensselaer crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Rensselaer crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Rensselaer crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Rensselaer_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,226 (estimate)	2,100	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.7	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	21.7	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	96.1	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	259.6	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	403 (estimate)	380	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	136.6	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,432.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	150.2	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,823 (estimate)	1,720	1,760

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Rensselaer crime map

The Rensselaer crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Rensselaer as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Rensselaer crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Rensselaer crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Rensselaer crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Rensselaer are 12% higher than the national average
In Rensselaer you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Rensselaer is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Rensselaer has decreased by 4%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Rensselaer

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Rensselaer is 1 in 249

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Rensselaer is 1 in 55

The chance of being a victim of crime in Rensselaer is 1 in 45

Year Over Year Crime In Rensselaer (per 100,000 people)

Rensselaer police department

Item	Rensselaer	New York	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	109,351	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.9	3.3

Sex offenders in New York

State	Total offenders	New York_/100K	National_/100K
New York	25,064	137	266

There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Averill Park, NY	1,466	125	566	691
Voorheesville, NY	2,789	129	586	715
Niverville, NY	1,414	133	602	735
Nassau, NY	1,125	158	717	875
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY	1,483	166	752	918
Menands, NY	3,889	180	814	994
West Sand Lake, NY	3,391	180	815	995
Rensselaer, NY	9,223	403	1,823	2,226

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Molalla, OR	9,224	129	696	825
Nolensville, TN	9,221	50	207	257
Dunn Loring, VA	9,217	76	551	627
Detroit Lakes, MN	9,229	171	1,545	1,715
Flowood, MS	9,213	74	478	552
Rensselaer, NY	9,223	403	1,823	2,226

Source: The Rensselaer, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.