Schenectady Arrests and Mugshots

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Schenectady, New York Police Station Information

There were an estimated 2,695 total crimes per 100,000 people in Schenectady, New York. This rate is lower than the average in the state of New York which has 1,922 total crimes per 100,000 residents. The crime rate in Schenectady is also lower than the national average of 2,837 crimes for every 100,000 individuals.

Further breaking down the types of crimes in Schenectady, there were an estimated 595 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents (which include murder, robbery, rape, and assault). The average for violent crimes in the state of New York is 376 per 100,000 citizens and the average nationally is 386 for every 100,000 residents.

In terms of property crimes, (burglary, theft, and vehicle theft), there were an estimated 2,100 property crimes per 100,000 residents, a rate which is lower than both the New York average of 1,546 property crimes for every 100,000 individuals and lower than the U.S. average of 974 property crimes per 100,000 citizens.

Facts about crime in Schenectady, New York:

The overall crime rate in Schenectady is 46% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 11.34 daily crimes that occur in Schenectady.
Schenectady is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States.
In Schenectady you have a 1 in 25 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Schenectady has increased by 23%.

Schenectady Police Department

Eric S. Clifford is the Police Chief of Schenectady Police Department. Chief Clifford can be contacted at (518) – 630-0911 or via email at eclifford@schenectadypd.com.

Eric S. Clifford, Police Chief
Schenectady Police Department
531 Liberty St
Schenectady, New York 12305
Phone: (518) – 630-0911
Fax: 518-382-5299
Emergency: 911
Email: eclifford@schenectadypd.com

Schenectady, New York Information

Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York. The city is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. The City of Schenectady had a population of approximately 66,273 in the year 2016.

Gary R. McCarthy is the Mayor of the City of Schenectady. Mayor McCarthy can be contacted at 518-382-5000.

Gary R. McCarthy, Mayor
Mayor’s Office
City of Schenectady
105 Jay Street, Room 111
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518-382-5000
Fax: 518-382-5272
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

In 2016, the crime-index in Schenectady, New York was 433.6, lower than it had been since at least the year 2002, but higher than the national average of 273.3. According to research, New York and other state lists there were 162 registered sex offenders living in Schenectady, New York as of August 07, 2018. The ratio of number of residents in Schenectady to the number of sex offenders is 401 to 1.

Open Record Request in Schenectady, New York

Contact the City Clerk for records pertaining to the City of Schenectady.

The City Clerk’s office is the official record keeper for the Schenectady City Council. The City Clerk’s Office maintains town board records, vital records, issues marriage, fishing, hunting, dog licenses, permits for disabled parking, etc. However, all Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests are now handled by the Law Department, not the City Clerk’s Office.

The City Clerk of Schenectady, New York is Chuck Thorne. Thorne can be contacted at 518-382-5199, ext. 5303 or via email at cthorne@schenectadyny.gov.

Chuck Thorne, City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
City of Schenectady
105 Jay Street, Room 107
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518-382-5199, ext. 5303
Email: cthorne@schenectadyny.gov
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m

The City of Schenectady is located in Schenectady County, New York.

Contact the County Clerk to access records of Schenectady County, New York.

The County Clerk is John J. Woodward. Woodward can be reached at (518) 388-4220 or via email at john.woodward@schenectadycounty.com

John J. Woodward, County Clerk
Schenectady County Clerk’s Office
620 State Street, 3rd Floor,
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: (518) 388-4220
Fax: 518-388-4224
Email: john.woodward@schenectadycounty.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Schenectady County, New York

The Sheriff of the Schenectady County is Sheriff Dominic Dagostino. Sheriff Dominic can be reached at (518) 388-4300.

Dominic Dagostino, Sheriff
Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office
320 Veeder Ave.,
Schenectady, NY 12307
Phone: (518) 388-4300