Crime & Safety Report for 250 Yates Street, Albany, NY 12208

Review crime and safety information near 250 Yates Street, Albany, NY 12208. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$289,000 | 6 bd | 3 ba | 2,640 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 242 offenders within 5 miles and 8149 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

242 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 250 Yates Street, Albany, NY 12208

242 Registered Offenders Nearby
116 Rape
82 Child Involved
3 Assault
69 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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VERA, BENJAMIN

years old

160 3RD AVE Albany, NY, 12202
1.4 Medium
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BIBBS, SCOTTIE

years old

Rapist

25 BENJAMIN ST Albany, NY, 12202
1.6 Medium
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FRANK, ROBERT

years old

55 BROADWAY Menands, NY, 12204
2.9 Medium
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BONANNO, MARCUS

years old

HOMELESS ALBANY
1.2 Medium
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HAIGHT, CHIEF

years old

Rapist

297 CENTRAL AVE 2ND FL APT A ALBANY, New York 12206
1.3 Medium

8149 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8149 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1019 Severe
896 Medium
1572 Low
4662 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

Bradford St, Albany, NY 12206

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm repeatedly sounding at an apartment on Bradford Street near Ontario and Partridge in Albany. Responders found a two-story wood-frame building with nothing showing from the outside and determined it was an apparent malfunctioning alarm.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:54 PM

Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to an automatic fire alarm at a three-story building on Clinton Avenue in Albany. The alarm was determined to be a malfunction and units were returned. Separately, crews were dispatched to a Bradford Street apartment building for a smoke alarm repeatedly sounding with no smoke or flames reported.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:50 PM

New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop off New Scotland Avenue near a storage facility involving a black Cadillac Escalade with a corrected license plate number.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:48 PM

Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units respond to a medical call involving a 34-year-old woman reported sick in a downstairs apartment near Madison Avenue, Grand Street, and Phillips Street.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:36 PM

Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a possible overdose near Shaker Road apartments. Patient is an adult female who is conscious, alert, and breathing.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS0.5 mi
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS0.6 mi
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL0.6 mi
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY0.7 mi
WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi
NEW SCOTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi
ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS0.8 mi
THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY0.9 mi
ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL0.9 mi
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi
DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL1.1 mi
GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL1.1 mi
ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES1.2 mi
HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL1.3 mi
STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 250 Yates Street in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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