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Watertown, New York Police Station Information
There were an estimated 1,352 total crimes per 100,000 people in Watertown, 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 Watertown is also lower than the national average of 2,837 crimes for every 100,000 individuals.
Further breaking down the types of crimes in Watertown, there were an estimated 181 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 estimated1,171 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 Watertown, New York:
The overall crime rate in Watertown is 78% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 13.84 daily crimes that occur in Watertown.
Watertown is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States.
In Watertown you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Watertown has decreased by 5%.
Watertown Police Department
Charles Donoghue is the Police Chief of Watertown Police Department. Chief Donoghue can be contacted at (315) 782-2233 or via email at wpd@watertown-ny.gov.
Charles Donoghue, Chief of Police
Watertown Police Department
751 Waterman Drive
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 782-2233
Fax: (315) 786-2613
Emergency: 911
Email: wpd@watertown-ny.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Watertown, New York Information
Watertown is a town and city in Jefferson County, New York. The Town of Watertown is located in the central part of the county. The City of Watertown is also located within the town. Part of the City of Watertown borders the town. The Town of Watertown had a population of approximately 4,470 in the year 2016.
Joseph Butler, Jr. is the Mayor of the City of Watertown. Mayor Joseph can be contacted at (315) 785-7720 or (315) 771-2626 or via email at jbutler@watertown-ny.gov.
Joseph Butler, Jr., Mayor
Mayor’s Office
City of Watertown
City Hall
245 Washington St, Rm 302A
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 785-7720 or (315) 771-2626
Fax: (315) 782-9014
Email: jbutler@watertown-ny.gov
Office Hours: Sep 1 – May 31, Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Jun 1 – Aug 31, Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
In 2016, the crime-index in Watertown, New York was 439.8, higher than it had been since at least the year 2002, but higher than the national average of 280.5. According to research, New York and other state lists there were 133 registered sex offenders living in Watertown, New York as of August 16, 2018. The ratio of number of residents in Watertown to the number of sex offenders is 196 to 1.
Open Record Request in Watertown, New York
Contact the City Clerk for records pertaining to the City of Watertown.
The City Clerk’s Office serves as the custodian of all papers and records belonging to the City. The City Clerk also serves as the Local Registrar of Vital Statistics and certifies copies of legal records such as birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates. The City Clerk also issues marriage licenses and dog licenses.
Ann Saunders is the City Clerk of the City of Watertown. Saunders can be contacted at (315) 785-7780.
Ann Saunders, City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
City of Watertown
245 Washington St.
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 785-7780
Fax: (315) 785-7796
Office Hours: Sep 1 – May 31, Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Jun 1 – Aug 31, Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The City of Watertown is located in Jefferson County, New York.
Contact the County Clerk to access records of Jefferson County, New York.
Gizelle J. Meeks is the County Clerk of Jefferson County, New York. Meeks can be contacted at 315-785-5149 or by email at recordscenter@co.jefferson.ny.us.
Gizelle J. Meeks, County Clerk
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
175 Arsenal Street
Watertown, New York 13601
Phone: 315-785-5149
Email: jeffcoclerksoffice@co.jefferson.ny.us
County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Jefferson County, New York
Collen M. O’Neill is the Sheriff of Jefferson County. Sheriff O’Neill can be contacted at (315) 786-2601.
Sheriff Collen M. O’Neill
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Metro-Jefferson
Public Safety Building
753 Waterman Drive
Watertown, New York 13601
Phone: (315) 786-2601
Fax: (315) 786-2775
Jefferson County Correctional Division:
Built in 1992, the 162-bed Jefferson County Correctional Facility is a direct supervision facility which detains and houses inmates. The facility is also in charge of transporting inmates to courts, prisons, and other sites as designated by the courts or laws. The facility employs two lieutenants, six sergeants, and sixty-six full time officers.
To mail a letter to an inmate at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility:
(Inmate’s Full Legal Name)
Jefferson County Correctional Facility
753 Waterman Drive
Waterman, NY 13601
To get money to an inmate you can call 1-866-394-0490 or go to www.smartdeposit.com.
