The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Arbor Hill, Albany, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Arbor Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Arbor Hill.

 

Arbor Hill, Albany, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C
Other Crime Grade
A

$3.29 million

Cost of Crime™ for Arbor Hill, Albany, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,199 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Arbor Hill in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Arbor Hill, Albany, NY Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Arbor Hill ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of neighborhoods but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Arbor Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Arbor Hill is 37.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arbor Hill Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arbor Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the east areas to 1 in 34 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Arbor Hill, Albany, NY see the most incidents - about 62 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arbor Hill, Albany, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Arbor Hill for 2025 is $3,289,319. This translates to approximately $616 per resident and $1,199 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Arbor Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arbor Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Arbor Hill, Albany, NY: $616
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arbor Hill is $616 per year, which is $152 more than the national average and $281 more than Albany's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Arbor Hill:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $178 more than in Arbor Hill.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $378 less than in Arbor Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arbor Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Arbor Hill
Cost per Arbor Hill Resident
Murder
$673,663
$126
Rape/Sexual Assault
$111,610
$21
Robbery
$380,102
$71
Assault
$1.13 million
$212
Kidnapping
$23,143
$4
Vehicle Theft
$136,719
$26
Burglary
$161,637
$30
Theft
$545,486
$102
Arson
$8,861
$2
Vandalism
$55,887
$10
Animal Cruelty
$6,278
$1
Drug Crimes
$30,757
$6
Identity Theft
$22,283
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$3,289,319
$616

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arbor Hill, Albany, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Arbor Hill totals $5,512,048 ($1,032 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,801,367 ($1,648 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Arbor Hill crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Arbor Hill has 2, have the same problem. Of Arbor Hill’s 5,340 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Arbor Hill Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Arbor Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.387
Robbery
2.263
Rape
0.3447
Murder
0.0671
Total Violent Crime
10.06 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.72
Vehicle Theft
1.653
Burglary
3.337
Arson
0.0687
Total Property Crime
24.78 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0715
Drug Crimes
0.7787
Vandalism
1.465
Identity Theft
0.5391
Animal Cruelty
0.1589
Total "Other" Rate
3.013 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Arbor Hill is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Arbor Hill.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
F
D
D-
F
D-
B
D+
C+
D+
D-
D
C
D-
C
B
C-
C+
C+
D
C-
B+
C-
B
A+
B+
A
A-
B-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Arbor Hill is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
C+
C+
A
A+
A+
C
C
C
B-
B-
B-
C-
C-
C-
A-
A
A
C+
B
B
B-
A
A
A+
A+
A+
B-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Arbor Hill is less safe than the New York state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Arbor Hill, Albany, NY average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Arbor Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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