Cheektowaga Town, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Cheektowaga Town Police Department serves the city of Cheektowaga Town, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,584 violent crimes and 9,973 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.2 per 100k residents, which is 0.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 313.9 per 100k, 91.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,584 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents515 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate313.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,973 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents927 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate226.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,092 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate66.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents930 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.2C3584106.2+0.9%
Property Crime313.9F9973163.6+91.9%
Rape1.3A743.5-64.4%
Robbery3.8A2395.8-35.0%
Aggravated Assault13.9A51522.3-37.7%
Burglary20.2B92724.0-16.1%
Larceny226.9F8092116.4+95.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft66.8F93022.2+201.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Depew Village 3 miles
B 87.2
D 201.2
Violent: 18.6% lower
Property: 35.9% lower
Buffalo 4 miles
F 233.4
F 353.4
Violent: 117.8% higher
Property: 12.6% higher
West Seneca Town 5 miles
B 77.6
A 91.0
Violent: 27.5% lower
Property: 71.0% lower
Lackawanna 6 miles
C 112.2
B 142.8
Violent: 4.7% higher
Property: 54.5% lower
Lancaster Town 7 miles
A 58.5
A 91.5
Violent: 45.4% lower
Property: 70.8% lower