Is Albany or Watertown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Watertown is safer than Albany (Safety Score 40/100 vs 39/100), with a total crime rate of 2,012 per 100,000 versus 2,029 for Albany — 1% lower. Albany has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Watertown has a 77% lower rate.
Albany — 5-Year Trend
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Albany, OR
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Albany | Watertown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,028.7 | 2,012.0 | +16.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 197.6 | 153.3 | +44.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 38.5 | 25.1 | +13.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 36.7 | 8.4 | +28.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.7 | 119.8 | +0.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,831.1 | 1,858.7 | -27.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 164.4 | 53.0 | +111.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,582.8 | 1,780.7 | -197.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 84.0 | 25.1 | +58.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albany or Watertown safer?
Watertown is safer with a total crime rate of 2,012 per 100K vs 2,029 for Albany — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Albany has a violent crime rate of 197.6 per 100K while Watertown has 153.3. Watertown has lower violent crime.
About Albany, OR
Albany, Oregon, platted in 1849, is the county seat of Linn County, nestled in the Willamette Valley. This city, home to a significant proportion of residents identifying as Christian, is bisected by the Calapooia River. With a safety score of 39/100 and a population coverage of 57,179, Albany has a total crime rate of 2,028.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Watertown, MA
Watertown, a historic Middlesex County town, sits along the Charles River just west of Boston. It was home to the Perkins School for the Blind, where Helen Keller studied. The town has a diverse population, including a notable Armenian community. With a safety score of 40/100 and a population coverage of 35,885, Watertown has a total crime rate of 2,012.0 per 100,000 residents.