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 CRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 107.2 | C | 3584 | 106.2 | +0.9% |
Property Crime | 313.9 | F | 9973 | 163.6 | +91.9% |
Rape | 1.3 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -64.4% |
Robbery | 3.8 | A | 239 | 5.8 | -35.0% |
Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 515 | 22.3 | -37.7% |
Burglary | 20.2 | B | 927 | 24.0 | -16.1% |
Larceny | 226.9 | F | 8092 | 116.4 | +95.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 66.8 | F | 930 | 22.2 | +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 |