Poestenkill, NY is a small town located in Rensselaer County with a population of only 4,500 people. Despite its size, the town has unfortunately seen a rise in crime in recent years. According to data from the
, Poestenkill has a violent crime rate of 8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the town's property crime rate of 19.5 is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This highlights the fact that while Poestenkill may be a relatively safe community, residents still need to be cautious and take measures to protect their property. The town's close proximity to larger cities may play a role in its crime levels, but the community is actively working to address these issues and keep its residents safe.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Poestenkill violent crime is 8.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Poestenkill property crime is 19.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Poestenkill, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Watervliet, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Watervliet, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.