Chemung County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chemung County in NY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,244 violent crimes and 3,911 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.7 per 100k residents, which is +18.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 106.2 per 100k, -35.1% 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 Rate125.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,244 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate106.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,911 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,325 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.7 | C | 1244 | 106.2 | +18.3% |
| Property Crime | 106.2 | A | 3911 | 163.6 | -35.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.6 | F | 14 | 3.5 | +87.3% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 99 | 5.8 | -83.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.1 | B | 248 | 22.3 | -14.1% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 470 | 24.0 | -31.7% |
| Larceny | 87.8 | B | 3325 | 116.4 | -24.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 108 | 22.2 | -91.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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