Chautauqua County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chautauqua County in NY is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,758 violent crimes and 8,757 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.2 per 100k residents, which is -13.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.3 per 100k, -10.6% 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 Rate92.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,758 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents959 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,757 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,601 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,745 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.2 | B | 6758 | 106.2 | -13.2% |
| Property Crime | 146.3 | B | 8757 | 163.6 | -10.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 181 | 3.5 | -56.8% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 161 | 5.8 | -91.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.7 | A | 959 | 22.3 | -52.0% |
| Burglary | 13.0 | A | 1601 | 24.0 | -45.9% |
| Larceny | 128.1 | C | 6745 | 116.4 | +10.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 324 | 22.2 | -83.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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