The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Central Ave, Albany, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Central Ave

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Central Ave.

 

Central Ave, Albany, NY Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
A

$2.80 million

Cost of Crime™ for Central Ave, Albany, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,439 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Central Ave 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 Central Ave, Albany, NY Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Central Ave ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of neighborhoods but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Central Ave's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Central Ave is 65.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Central Ave Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Central Ave varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the north areas to 1 in 20 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Central Ave, Albany, NY see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Central Ave, Albany, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Central Ave for 2025 is $2,804,904. This translates to approximately $931 per resident and $1,439 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Central Ave. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Central Ave Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Central Ave, Albany, NY: $931
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Central Ave is $931 per year, which is $467 more than the national average and $596 more than Albany's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Central Ave:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $137 less than in Central Ave.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $693 less than in Central Ave

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Central Ave for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Central Ave
Cost per Central Ave Resident
Murder
$455,757
$151
Rape/Sexual Assault
$63,263
$21
Robbery
$331,616
$110
Assault
$1.02 million
$339
Kidnapping
$12,181
$4
Vehicle Theft
$96,353
$32
Burglary
$127,618
$42
Theft
$604,940
$201
Arson
$6,512
$2
Vandalism
$34,189
$11
Animal Cruelty
$4,458
$1
Drug Crimes
$19,061
$6
Identity Theft
$26,055
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$2,804,904
$931

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Central Ave, 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 Central Ave totals $3,782,325 ($1,255 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,587,228 ($2,186 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 Central Ave 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 central 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 Central Ave has 7, have the same problem. Of Central Ave’s 3,013 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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Central Ave 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 Central Ave residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
11.82
Robbery
3.499
Rape
0.3463
Murder
0.0805
Total Violent Crime
15.75 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
38.77
Vehicle Theft
2.065
Burglary
4.670
Arson
0.0895
Total Property Crime
45.59 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0667
Drug Crimes
0.8552
Vandalism
1.588
Identity Theft
1.117
Animal Cruelty
0.2000
Total "Other" Rate
3.828 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Central Ave is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Central Ave.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Central Ave is higher 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
B-
A-
A-
B+
B
B
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Central Ave 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 Central Ave, Albany, NY average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Central Ave schools on SchoolGrade

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