The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Downtown Troy, Troy, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Downtown Troy

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Troy.

 

Downtown Troy, Troy, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D+
Other Crime Grade
A

$4.97 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Troy, Troy, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,081 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Troy 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 Downtown Troy, Troy, NY Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Troy ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of neighborhoods but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Troy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Troy is 42.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Troy Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Troy varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the west areas to 1 in 37 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Downtown Troy, Troy, NY see the most incidents - about 84 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Troy, Troy, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Troy for 2025 is $4,972,927. This translates to approximately $527 per resident and $1,081 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Downtown Troy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Troy Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Troy, Troy, NY: $527
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Troy is $527 per year, which is $63 more than the national average and $192 more than Troy's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Troy:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $266 more than in Downtown Troy.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $289 less than in Downtown Troy

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Troy for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Troy
Cost per Downtown Troy Resident
Murder
$780,294
$83
Rape/Sexual Assault
$201,687
$21
Robbery
$474,097
$50
Assault
$1.44 million
$153
Kidnapping
$27,531
$3
Vehicle Theft
$237,008
$25
Burglary
$230,379
$24
Theft
$1.36 million
$144
Arson
$15,842
$2
Vandalism
$87,188
$9
Animal Cruelty
$13,048
$1
Drug Crimes
$48,878
$5
Identity Theft
$57,246
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$4,972,927
$527

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Troy, Troy, 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 Downtown Troy totals $6,786,352 ($720 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,759,279 ($1,247 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 Downtown Troy 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 Downtown Troy has 7, have the same problem. Of Downtown Troy’s 9,430 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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Downtown Troy 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 Downtown Troy residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.318
Robbery
1.598
Rape
0.3527
Murder
0.0440
Total Violent Crime
7.313 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
27.84
Vehicle Theft
1.623
Burglary
2.694
Arson
0.0696
Total Property Crime
32.22 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0482
Drug Crimes
0.7007
Vandalism
1.294
Identity Theft
0.7843
Animal Cruelty
0.1871
Total "Other" Rate
3.014 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Troy 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
B-
C
C
D
D-
D-
B-
D-
D-
D+
C+
C+
C-
D
D
D
C-
C-
B-
C+
C+
D-
F
F
A+
B+
B+
B+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Troy 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 Downtown Troy, Troy, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Troy schools on SchoolGrade

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