Chautauqua County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chautauqua County in NY is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,870 violent crimes and 11,225 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.1 per 100k residents, which is 21.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 133.1 per 100k, 18.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate83.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,870 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,132 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate133.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,225 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,240 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,399 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.1 | B | 8870 | 106.2 | -21.8% |
| Property Crime | 133.1 | B | 11225 | 163.6 | -18.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 330 | 3.5 | -49.7% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 172 | 5.8 | -92.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.6 | A | 1132 | 22.3 | -57.0% |
| Burglary | 11.6 | A | 2240 | 24.0 | -51.7% |
| Larceny | 116.5 | C | 8399 | 116.4 | +0.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.2 | A | 460 | 22.2 | -85.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office
Dunkirk Police Department
Dunkirk, NY
Jamestown Police Department
Jamestown, NY
Lakewood-Busti Police Department
Lakewood-Busti, NY
Fredonia Village Police Department
Fredonia Village, NY
Westfield Village Police Department
Westfield Village, NY
Carroll Town Police Department
Carroll Town, NY
Ellicott Town Police Department
Ellicott Town, NY