Crime per Capita in Rensselaer Falls
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rensselaer Falls.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$299,958
Cost of Crime™ for Rensselaer Falls, NY
In 2025, crime will cost $726 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rensselaer Falls 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 Rensselaer Falls, NY Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Rensselaer Falls ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Rensselaer Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Rensselaer Falls is 18.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rensselaer Falls Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rensselaer Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 110 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Rensselaer Falls, NY see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Rensselaer Falls, NY
The total projected cost of crime in Rensselaer Falls for 2025 is $299,958. This translates to approximately $282 per resident and $726 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Rensselaer Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Rensselaer Falls Compared to Other Cities?
| Rensselaer Falls, NY: | $282 |
|---|---|
| Lyncourt, NY: | $723 |
| Rexford, NY: | $123 |
| New York: | $335 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Rensselaer Falls is $282 per year, which is $183 less than the national average and $53 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rensselaer Falls:
- In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $442 more than in Rensselaer Falls.
- In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $159 less than in Rensselaer Falls
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rensselaer Falls for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Rensselaer Falls |
Cost per Rensselaer Falls Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$77,524 |
$73 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$20,558 |
$19 |
Robbery |
$31,498 |
$30 |
Assault |
$60,143 |
$56 |
Kidnapping |
$4,161 |
$4 |
Vehicle Theft |
$5,065 |
$5 |
Burglary |
$30,237 |
$28 |
Theft |
$59,536 |
$56 |
Arson |
$823 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$3,594 |
$3 |
Animal Cruelty |
$717 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$2,987 |
$3 |
Identity Theft |
$3,116 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$299,958 |
$282 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rensselaer Falls, 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 Rensselaer Falls totals $645,809 ($606 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $945,767 ($888 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 Rensselaer Falls 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Rensselaer Falls’s 1,065 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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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 Rensselaer Falls residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.966 |
Robbery |
0.9403 |
Rape |
0.3184 |
Murder |
0.0387 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.264 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.79 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.3071 |
Burglary |
3.130 |
Arson |
0.0320 |
Total Property Crime |
14.26 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0644 |
Drug Crimes |
0.3792 |
Vandalism |
0.4724 |
Identity Theft |
0.3780 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0910 |
Total "Other" Rate |
1.385 (A+) |
Individual Rensselaer Falls Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Rensselaer Falls is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rensselaer Falls.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | C- | C- | |
B+ | C- | C+ | |
A | C | B+ | |
B- | D+ | C- | |
C+ | C | D+ | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | D+ | C+ | |
B | C- | C | |
B- | D+ | C- | |
C | C- | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Rensselaer Falls is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | D- | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
F | F | F | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C | C | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
C | A- | A- | |
B- | C- | C- | |
B | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Rensselaer Falls is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rensselaer Falls, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rensselaer Falls schools on SchoolGrade
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