New numbers from the state indicate that Schenectady County had the highest crime rate in New York State in 2016 and Albany County came in at #5.
The State Division of Criminal Justice Services says Schenectady County recorded more than 4,600 "index crimes," ranging from murder to larceny last year.
Other counties in the top 5 included Niagara, New York, and Erie.
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