Poughkeepsie, NY has unfortunately experienced a high rate of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 41.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes a range of violent offenses such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Poughkeepsie is 33.2, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. As a result of these statistics, residents of Poughkeepsie have expressed concern for their safety and the safety of their community. Despite efforts to decrease crime rates, there is still a clear need for improvement in the city's law enforcement and crime prevention strategies.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Poughkeepsie violent crime is 41.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Poughkeepsie property crime is 33.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.