Chemung County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chemung County in NY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,453 violent crimes and 5,454 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.1 per 100k residents, which is 1.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.1 per 100k, 43.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate105.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,453 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,454 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents648 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,606 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.1 | C | 2453 | 106.2 | -1.0% |
| Property Crime | 93.1 | A | 5454 | 163.6 | -43.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 115 | 3.5 | +49.8% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 108 | 5.8 | -86.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 464 | 22.3 | -29.0% |
| Burglary | 15.2 | A | 648 | 24.0 | -36.9% |
| Larceny | 76.4 | B | 4606 | 116.4 | -34.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 178 | 22.2 | -92.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chemung County Sheriff's Office
Elmira Police Department
Elmira, NY
Elmira Heights Village Police Department
Elmira Heights Village, NY
Horseheads Village Police Department
Horseheads Village, NY
Elmira Town Police Department
Elmira Town, NY