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Click through the slideshow to find out which Capital Region communities have the highest crime rates based on population size.

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Albany, Albany County: No. 1

Population: 98,617

Overall crime rate*: 44

Number of all crimes in 2016: 4,309 (Percent change from 2015: 0.9%)

Violent crime rate: 9

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 848 (Percent change from 2015: 2.8%)

Murder: 2 | Rape: 59 | Robbery: 250 | Aggravated assault: 537

Property crime rate: 35

Number of property crimes in 2016: 35 (Percent change from 2015: 0.4%)

Burglary: 491 | Larceny: 2,858 | Motor vehicle theft: 112

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Albany, Albany County: No. 1

Population: 98,617

Overall crime rate*: 44

Number of all crimes in 2016: 4,309 (Percent change from 2015: 0.9%)

Violent crime rate: 9

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 848 (Percent

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Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Troy, Rensselaer County: No. 2

Population: 49,876

Overall crime rate*: 43

Number of all crimes in 2016: 2,154 (Percent change from 2015: -11.8%)

Violent crime rate: 7

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 362 (Percent change from 2015: -15.4%)

Murder: 3 | Rape: 25 | Robbery: 102 | Aggravated assault: 232

Property crime rate: 36

Number of property crimes in 2016: 36 (Percent change from 2015: -11.0%)

Burglary: 394 | Larceny: 1,308 | Motor vehicle theft: 90

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Troy, Rensselaer County: No. 2

Population: 49,876

Overall crime rate*: 43

Number of all crimes in 2016: 2,154 (Percent change from 2015: -11.8%)

Violent crime rate: 7

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 362 (Percent

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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union

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Schenectady, Schenectady County: No. 3

Population: 65,138

Overall crime rate*: 41

Number of all crimes in 2016: 2,695 (Percent change from 2015: 21.2%)

Violent crime rate: 9

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 595 (Percent change from 2015: 36.2%)

Murder: 6 | Rape: 58 | Robbery: 146 | Aggravated assault: 385

Property crime rate: 32

Number of property crimes in 2016: 32 (Percent change from 2015: 17.6%)

Burglary: 378 | Larceny: 1,525 | Motor vehicle theft: 197

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Schenectady, Schenectady County: No. 3

Population: 65,138

Overall crime rate*: 41

Number of all crimes in 2016: 2,695 (Percent change from 2015: 21.2%)

Violent crime rate: 9

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 595

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Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

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Colonie, Albany County: No. 4

Population: 80,075

Overall crime rate*: 26

Number of all crimes in 2016: 2,057 (Percent change from 2015: 0.0%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 91 (Percent change from 2015: 23.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 5 | Robbery: 25 | Aggravated assault: 61

Property crime rate: 25

Number of property crimes in 2016: 25 (Percent change from 2015: -0.9%)

Burglary: 141 | Larceny: 1,787 | Motor vehicle theft: 38

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Colonie, Albany County: No. 4

Population: 80,075

Overall crime rate*: 26

Number of all crimes in 2016: 2,057 (Percent change from 2015: 0.0%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 91 (Percent

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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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Rotterdam, Schenectady County: No. 1

Population: 29,352

Overall crime rate*: 32

Number of all crimes in 2016: 930 (Percent change from 2015: -1.5%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 44 (Percent change from 2015: 57.1%)

Murder: 1 | Rape: 6 | Robbery: 11 | Aggravated assault: 26

Property crime rate: 30

Number of property crimes in 2016: 30 (Percent change from 2015: -3.3%)

Burglary: 86 | Larceny: 777 | Motor vehicle theft: 23

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Rotterdam, Schenectady County: No. 1

Population: 29,352

Overall crime rate*: 32

Number of all crimes in 2016: 930 (Percent change from 2015: -1.5%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 44 (Percent

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Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Glenville, Schenectady County: No. 2

Population: 21,754

Overall crime rate*: 23

Number of all crimes in 2016: 494 (Percent change from 2015: 9.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 14 (Percent change from 2015: 27.3%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 4 | Robbery: 4 | Aggravated assault: 6

Property crime rate: 22

Number of property crimes in 2016: 22 (Percent change from 2015: 8.8%)

Burglary: 34 | Larceny: 439 | Motor vehicle theft: 7

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Glenville, Schenectady County: No. 2

Population: 21,754

Overall crime rate*: 23

Number of all crimes in 2016: 494 (Percent change from 2015: 9.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 14 (Percent

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Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI

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Watervliet, Albany County: No. 3

Population: 10,208

Overall crime rate*: 22

Number of all crimes in 2016: 225 (Percent change from 2015: -4.3%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 25 (Percent change from 2015: 0.0%)

Murder: 1 | Rape: 3 | Robbery: 2 | Aggravated assault: 19

Property crime rate: 20

Number of property crimes in 2016: 20 (Percent change from 2015: -4.8%)

Burglary: 52 | Larceny: 137 | Motor vehicle theft: 11

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Watervliet, Albany County: No. 3

Population: 10,208

Overall crime rate*: 22

Number of all crimes in 2016: 225 (Percent change from 2015: -4.3%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 25 (Percent

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Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County: No. 4

Population: 28,005

Overall crime rate*: 21

Number of all crimes in 2016: 591 (Percent change from 2015: -2.5%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 64 (Percent change from 2015: 10.3%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 9 | Robbery: 8 | Aggravated assault: 47

Property crime rate: 19

Number of property crimes in 2016: 19 (Percent change from 2015: -3.8%)

Burglary: 54 | Larceny: 441 | Motor vehicle theft: 32

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County: No. 4

Population: 28,005

Overall crime rate*: 21

Number of all crimes in 2016: 591 (Percent change from 2015: -2.5%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 64

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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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East Greenbush, Rensselaer County: No. 5

Population: 16,483

Overall crime rate*: 21

Number of all crimes in 2016: 347 (Percent change from 2015: -11.0%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 18 (Percent change from 2015: -5.3%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 2 | Robbery: 2 | Aggravated assault: 14

Property crime rate: 20

Number of property crimes in 2016: 20 (Percent change from 2015: -11.3%)

Burglary: 48 | Larceny: 274 | Motor vehicle theft: 7

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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East Greenbush, Rensselaer County: No. 5

Population: 16,483

Overall crime rate*: 21

Number of all crimes in 2016: 347 (Percent change from 2015: -11.0%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 18

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Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Guilderland, Albany County: No. 6

Population: 34,405

Overall crime rate*: 20

Number of all crimes in 2016: 689 (Percent change from 2015: 18.6%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 15 (Percent change from 2015: 50.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 5 | Robbery: 2 | Aggravated assault: 8

Property crime rate: 20

Number of property crimes in 2016: 20 (Percent change from 2015: 18.0%)

Burglary: 40 | Larceny: 633 | Motor vehicle theft: 1

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Guilderland, Albany County: No. 6

Population: 34,405

Overall crime rate*: 20

Number of all crimes in 2016: 689 (Percent change from 2015: 18.6%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 15 (Percent

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Photo: Will Waldron

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North Greenbush, Rensselaer County: No. 7

Population: 12,232

Overall crime rate*: 16

Number of all crimes in 2016: 190 (Percent change from 2015: -19.1%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 9 (Percent change from 2015: -10.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 2 | Robbery: 1 | Aggravated assault: 6

Property crime rate: 15

Number of property crimes in 2016: 15 (Percent change from 2015: -19.6%)

Burglary: 16 | Larceny: 156 | Motor vehicle theft: 9

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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North Greenbush, Rensselaer County: No. 7

Population: 12,232

Overall crime rate*: 16

Number of all crimes in 2016: 190 (Percent change from 2015: -19.1%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 9

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Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Niskayuna, Schenectady County: No. 8

Population: 22,171

Overall crime rate*: 15

Number of all crimes in 2016: 340 (Percent change from 2015: 4.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 21 (Percent change from 2015: 90.9%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 5 | Robbery: 3 | Aggravated assault: 13

Property crime rate: 14

Number of property crimes in 2016: 14 (Percent change from 2015: 1.3%)

Burglary: 42 | Larceny: 266 | Motor vehicle theft: 11

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Niskayuna, Schenectady County: No. 8

Population: 22,171

Overall crime rate*: 15

Number of all crimes in 2016: 340 (Percent change from 2015: 4.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 21 (Percent

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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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Cohoes, Albany County: No. 9

Population: 16,615

Overall crime rate*: 15

Number of all crimes in 2016: 250 (Percent change from 2015: -6.7%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 26 (Percent change from 2015: -31.6%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 3 | Robbery: 6 | Aggravated assault: 17

Property crime rate: 13

Number of property crimes in 2016: 13 (Percent change from 2015: -2.6%)

Burglary: 39 | Larceny: 167 | Motor vehicle theft: 18

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Cohoes, Albany County: No. 9

Population: 16,615

Overall crime rate*: 15

Number of all crimes in 2016: 250 (Percent change from 2015: -6.7%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 26 (Percent change

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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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Bethlehem, Albany County: No. 10

Population: 35,148

Overall crime rate*: 14

Number of all crimes in 2016: 490 (Percent change from 2015: 0.6%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 22 (Percent change from 2015: -12.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 11 | Robbery: 2 | Aggravated assault: 9

Property crime rate: 13

Number of property crimes in 2016: 13 (Percent change from 2015: 1.3%)

Burglary: 53 | Larceny: 409 | Motor vehicle theft: 6

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Bethlehem, Albany County: No. 10

Population: 35,148

Overall crime rate*: 14

Number of all crimes in 2016: 490 (Percent change from 2015: 0.6%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 22 (Percent

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Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Schodack, Rensselaer County: No. 11

Population: 11,730

Overall crime rate*: 5

Number of all crimes in 2016: 55 (Percent change from 2015: -39.6%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 10 (Percent change from 2015: 11.1%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 5 | Robbery: 2 | Aggravated assault: 3

Property crime rate: 4

Number of property crimes in 2016: 4 (Percent change from 2015: -45.1%)

Burglary: 14 | Larceny: 30 | Motor vehicle theft: 1

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Schodack, Rensselaer County: No. 11

Population: 11,730

Overall crime rate*: 5

Number of all crimes in 2016: 55 (Percent change from 2015: -39.6%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 10 (Percent

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Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, ALBANY TIMES UNION

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Menands, Albany County: No. 1

Population: 4,000

Overall crime rate*: 40

Number of all crimes in 2016: 160 (Percent change from 2015: 22.1%)

Violent crime rate: 4

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 16 (Percent change from 2015: 300.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 1 | Robbery: 4 | Aggravated assault: 11

Property crime rate: 36

Number of property crimes in 2016: 36 (Percent change from 2015: 13.4%)

Burglary: 11 | Larceny: 128 | Motor vehicle theft: 5

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Menands, Albany County: No. 1

Population: 4,000

Overall crime rate*: 40

Number of all crimes in 2016: 160 (Percent change from 2015: 22.1%)

Violent crime rate: 4

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 16 (Percent change

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South Glens Falls, Saratoga County: No. 2

Population: 3,593

Overall crime rate*: 28

Number of all crimes in 2016: 101 (Percent change from 2015: 55.4%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 8 (Percent change from 2015: -42.9%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 3 | Robbery: 1 | Aggravated assault: 4

Property crime rate: 26

Number of property crimes in 2016: 26 (Percent change from 2015: 82.4%)

Burglary: 16 | Larceny: 73 | Motor vehicle theft: 4

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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South Glens Falls, Saratoga County: No. 2

Population: 3,593

Overall crime rate*: 28

Number of all crimes in 2016: 101 (Percent change from 2015: 55.4%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 8

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Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Green Island, Albany County: No. 3

Population: 2,611

Overall crime rate*: 18

Number of all crimes in 2016: 48 (Percent change from 2015: -5.9%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 1 (Percent change from 2015: -50.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 | Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 1

Property crime rate: 18

Number of property crimes in 2016: 18 (Percent change from 2015: -4.1%)

Burglary: 15 | Larceny: 28 | Motor vehicle theft: 4

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Green Island, Albany County: No. 3

Population: 2,611

Overall crime rate*: 18

Number of all crimes in 2016: 48 (Percent change from 2015: -5.9%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 1 (Percent

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Photo: Skip Dickstein

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Scotia, Schenectady County: No. 4

Population: 7,725

Overall crime rate*: 16

Number of all crimes in 2016: 120 (Percent change from 2015: -34.4%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 8 (Percent change from 2015: -38.5%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 1 | Robbery: 1 | Aggravated assault: 6

Property crime rate: 14

Number of property crimes in 2016: 14 (Percent change from 2015: -34.1%)

Burglary: 21 | Larceny: 86 | Motor vehicle theft: 5

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Scotia, Schenectady County: No. 4

Population: 7,725

Overall crime rate*: 16

Number of all crimes in 2016: 120 (Percent change from 2015: -34.4%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 8 (Percent

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Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Mechanicville, Saratoga County: No. 5

Population: 5,160

Overall crime rate*: 15

Number of all crimes in 2016: 77 (Percent change from 2015: -1.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 5 (Percent change from 2015: -50.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 |Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 5

Property crime rate: 14

Number of property crimes in 2016: 14 (Percent change from 2015: 5.9%)

Burglary: 10 | Larceny: 58 | Motor vehicle theft: 4

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Mechanicville, Saratoga County: No. 5

Population: 5,160

Overall crime rate*: 15

Number of all crimes in 2016: 77 (Percent change from 2015: -1.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 5 (Percent

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Rensselaer, Rensselaer County: No. 6

Population: 9,441

Overall crime rate*: 12

Number of all crimes in 2016: 117 (Percent change from 2015: -24.0%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 16 (Percent change from 2015: -20.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 3 | Robbery: 4 | Aggravated assault: 9

Property crime rate: 11

Number of property crimes in 2016: 11 (Percent change from 2015: -24.6%)

Burglary: 18 | Larceny: 78 | Motor vehicle theft: 5

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Rensselaer, Rensselaer County: No. 6

Population: 9,441

Overall crime rate*: 12

Number of all crimes in 2016: 117 (Percent change from 2015: -24.0%)

Violent crime rate: 2

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 16 (Percent

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Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Ballston Spa, Saratoga County: No. 7

Population: 5,366

Overall crime rate*: 12

Number of all crimes in 2016: 64 (Percent change from 2015: -27.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 7 (Percent change from 2015: 40.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 1 | Robbery: 4 | Aggravated assault: 2

Property crime rate: 11

Number of property crimes in 2016: 11 (Percent change from 2015: -31.3%)

Burglary: 6 | Larceny: 50 | Motor vehicle theft: 1

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Ballston Spa, Saratoga County: No. 7

Population: 5,366

Overall crime rate*: 12

Number of all crimes in 2016: 64 (Percent change from 2015: -27.3%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 7 (Percent

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Photo: Michael Huber

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Coeymans, Albany County: No. 8

Population: 7,420

Overall crime rate*: 9

Number of all crimes in 2016: 67 (Percent change from 2015: -30.9%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 9 (Percent change from 2015: 80.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 | Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 9

Property crime rate: 8

Number of property crimes in 2016: 8 (Percent change from 2015: -37.0%)

Burglary: 8 | Larceny: 46 | Motor vehicle theft: 4

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Coeymans, Albany County: No. 8

Population: 7,420

Overall crime rate*: 9

Number of all crimes in 2016: 67 (Percent change from 2015: -30.9%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 9 (Percent change

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Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County: No. 9

Population: 3,419

Overall crime rate*: 7

Number of all crimes in 2016: 25 (Percent change from 2015: -43.2%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 2 (Percent change from 2015: -77.8%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 | Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 2

Property crime rate: 7

Number of property crimes in 2016: 7 (Percent change from 2015: -34.3%)

Burglary: 5 | Larceny: 17 | Motor vehicle theft: 1

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County: No. 9

Population: 3,419

Overall crime rate*: 7

Number of all crimes in 2016: 25 (Percent change from 2015: -43.2%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 2 (Percent

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Photo: Will Waldron

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Nassau, Rensselaer County: No. 10

Population: 1,122

Overall crime rate*: 7

Number of all crimes in 2016: 8 (Percent change from 2015: 60.0%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 1 (Percent change from 2015: -50.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 | Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 1

Property crime rate: 6

Number of property crimes in 2016: 6 (Percent change from 2015: 133.3%)

Burglary: 1 | Larceny: 6 | Motor vehicle theft: 0

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Nassau, Rensselaer County: No. 10

Population: 1,122

Overall crime rate*: 7

Number of all crimes in 2016: 8 (Percent change from 2015: 60.0%)

Violent crime rate: 1

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 1 (Percent change

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Waterford, Saratoga County: No. 11

Population: 8,439

Overall crime rate*: 7

Number of all crimes in 2016: 55 (Percent change from 2015: 66.7%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 3 (Percent change from 2015: 0.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 1 | Robbery: 1 | Aggravated assault: 1

Property crime rate: 6

Number of property crimes in 2016: 6 (Percent change from 2015: 73.3%)

Burglary: 7 | Larceny: 42 | Motor vehicle theft: 3

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Waterford, Saratoga County: No. 11

Population: 8,439

Overall crime rate*: 7

Number of all crimes in 2016: 55 (Percent change from 2015: 66.7%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 3 (Percent

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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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Altamont, Albany County: No. 12

Population: 1,721

Overall crime rate*: 6

Number of all crimes in 2016: 10 (Percent change from 2015: -16.7%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 0 (Percent change from 2015: -100.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 | Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 0

Property crime rate: 6

Number of property crimes in 2016: 6 (Percent change from 2015: -9.1%)

Burglary: 2 | Larceny: 8 | Motor vehicle theft: 0

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Altamont, Albany County: No. 12

Population: 1,721

Overall crime rate*: 6

Number of all crimes in 2016: 10 (Percent change from 2015: -16.7%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 0 (Percent change

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Stillwater, Saratoga County: No. 13

Population: 8,401

Overall crime rate*: 3

Number of all crimes in 2016: 24 (Percent change from 2015: 41.2%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 0 (Percent change from 2015: 0.0%)

Murder: 0 | Rape: 0 | Robbery: 0 | Aggravated assault: 0

Property crime rate: 3

Number of property crimes in 2016: 3 (Percent change from 2015: 41.2%)

Burglary: 5 | Larceny: 19 | Motor vehicle theft: 0

*Crimes rates are calculated as incidents per 1,000 residents.

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Stillwater, Saratoga County: No. 13

Population: 8,401

Overall crime rate*: 3

Number of all crimes in 2016: 24 (Percent change from 2015: 41.2%)

Violent crime rate: 0

Number of violent crimes in 2016: 0 (Percent

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Crime continued its decades-long decline in the Capital Region in 2016.

The drop was driven by a decrease in property crimes, according to data from the FBI’s 2016 Uniform Crime Report. There were 275 fewer property crimes in the region last year and 152 more violent crimes, compared to 2015 data.

More than 19,700 crimes were reported in 2016 in the four counties around the capital city — more than 10,000 fewer than a decade ago. It follows a statewide trend.

That statewide decrease is due to police work combined with state programs that reduce recidivism, said Michael Green, the executive deputy commissioner of the state Department of Criminal Justice Services.

“This all-time low in reported crime — the fewest incidents on record since statewide reporting began in 1975 – was also reached at a time when New York’s incarceration declined, so we are clearly doing something right,” Green said.

The state collects data on seven "index" crimes each year and submitted to the FBI, which then tracks crime trends. The index crimes include the violent crimes of murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; and property crimes of burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.

In the region's three largest cities, only Troy saw a decrease in crime, with the number of index crimes falling to 2,154, compared to 2,441 crimes in 2015. That's a decrease of 11.8 percent.

That trend is continuing through 2017, Troy Police Chief John Tedesco said.

"Those low numbers are continuing this year," he said. "2016 was a great year for us. It was so good that at a public safety meeting I addressed the city council and said, 'You have to expect these numbers to go up.'"

Tedesco said the department's focus on taking weapons off the street, along with giving patrol captains more freedom in assigning special overtime details for problematic areas, has helped drive down the city's crime rate.

"I think the organization as a whole is functioning in a very coordinated manner and you're seeing the effects of that out on the street," he said.

A continued problem in the city is car break-ins, with many occurring because residents either leave their cars unlocked or leave the keys inside, Tedesco said.

Despite the drop, Troy still had the second-highest crime rate in the Capital Region, with a rate of 43 index crimes per 1,000 people.

Albany had the area’s highest crime rate in 2016, with 44 index crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crimes rose 2.8 percent from 2015 and property crimes rose less than half a percent, according to FBI data.

Acting Albany Police Chief Robert Sears said the city saw one of its lowest years ever in 2015.

“We’re always working to lower it,” he said. “We try to make sure we have enough officers on the street, to have that proactive presence.”

In Schenectady, both violent and property crimes rose significantly, according to the FBI's data. Violent crime was up 36.2 percent, driven by an increase in aggravated assaults, while property crimes rose 17.6 percent, driven by an increase in larcenies. That resulted in a rate of 41 index crimes per 1,000 residents.

Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford previously said that several city department policies boost the number of serious crimes officers report to the state and federal government, including a police that requires officers to make an arrest every time an investigation shows evidence of domestic violence.

The city, like many others in the region, is struggling with the issue of opioids, which drive increases in burglaries and larcenies.

Murders in Albany, Schenectady and Troy fell to the lowest level since 2011 with 11 total last year. That goes against a national trend where the number of murders rose last year, according to FBI data.

The data provided by the FBI doesn’t always show the whole picture. For example, it doesn’t take in to account factors such as population density and poverty rates.

In smaller towns one year’s worth of data can be misleading because the smaller number of crimes can skew statistics.

For example, Menands had a 300 percent increase in violent crime in 2016, according to the FBI data.

The reason? There were 11 aggravated assaults, compared to just three the year before.

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