Is Albany Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Albany

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.5 /5

Women living in Albany consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Albany consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 5 experiences

Safety rating:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Albany?

Jordyn

Jordyn

Central ave is not safe past 11. U need a car do anything so stick to carpool clubbing. Keep doors of cars locked when parked. Knife in pocket when it's dark. Ppl will piss on ur car past 12 if ur on washing Park or Central. It's ok to feed the homeless. Cdta isnt that bad at night. Not worst then the city. Overall better then nyc and Schenectady. That city is scary af past 8.

Posted: April 11, 2025
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I’ve had things stolen off my property and junkies approach me in a poor demeanor but never been in danger to where I needed to run from someone or been attacked directly. Employees can either be the sweeties of berries or more sour than a lemon. Just treat people how you’d like to be treated and you’ll be alright and always say “so I don’t have any cash on me”

Posted: January 24, 2025
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Albany, New York is safe depending on what area’s you go to, but I would walk around at night and wouldn’t stray away from the main square in Albany. There are other places around Albany that are safer and have better activities.

Posted: December 27, 2024
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Certain parts of Albany safe such as the expensive housing areas or rural parts of albany.Being in downtown albany there's a lot of homeless people ,hostile men asking for sex. I would be careful during the day in downtown albany. Stay alert

Posted: August 12, 2024
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Areas near university feel safer, but there are incidents sometimes so it is best to stay vigilant. The public transportation is generally safe. It’s not usually full so physical contact is minimal if you are averse to it. Most people do not walk alone late at night for safety.

Posted: March 15, 2024
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Albany safe?

Women living in Albany consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is Albany safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Albany consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Albany?

Women living in Albany consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5