Niagara County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Niagara County in NY is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,263 violent crimes and 11,841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.7 per 100k residents, which is -25.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.5 per 100k, -35.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate78.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,263 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,662 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,841 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,605 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,997 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,099 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.7 | B | 10263 | 106.2 | -25.9% |
| Property Crime | 105.5 | A | 11841 | 163.6 | -35.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 211 | 3.5 | -63.1% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 443 | 5.8 | -47.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 1662 | 22.3 | -50.0% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 1605 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
| Larceny | 85.4 | B | 8997 | 116.4 | -26.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 1099 | 22.2 | -52.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lockport Police Department
Lockport, NY
Niagara Falls Police Department
Niagara Falls, NY
North Tonawanda Police Department
North Tonawanda, NY
Middleport Village Police Department
Middleport Village, NY
Youngstown Village Police Department
Youngstown Village, NY
Lewiston Town and Village Police Department
Lewiston Town And Village, NY
Niagara Town Police Department
Niagara Town, NY