Crime & Safety Report for 937 6th Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Review crime and safety information near 937 6th Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144. 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

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

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Full report contains 205 offenders within 5 miles and 7522 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

205 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 937 6th Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144

205 Registered Offenders Nearby
103 Rape
71 Child Involved
2 Assault
55 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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VERA, BENJAMIN

years old

160 3RD AVE Albany, NY, 12202
1.6 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
2.3 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
3.3 Medium

7522 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7522 Crime & Incidents by Severity
922 Severe
799 Medium
1492 Low
4309 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.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 08:48 PM

Horizon View Dr W Apt 12, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, police respond to a reported domestic incident at an apartment on Horizon View Drive in East Greenbush after a 911 hang-up. A female caller reported that a relative admitted to assaulting her and said she would wait outside for officers.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi
VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi
NURSES MIDDLE COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL-CAPITAL REGION1.0 mi
GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi
ARBOR HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi
KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL1.8 mi
RED MILL SCHOOL1.8 mi
THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY1.8 mi
WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL1.9 mi
NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL1.9 mi
GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL1.9 mi
KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL2.0 mi
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 937 6th 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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