Onondaga County, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Onondaga County in NY is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,038 violent crimes and 34,893 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.4 per 100k residents, which is 63.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.8 per 100k, 34.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 A
Annual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,038 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents771 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,277 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,285 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate107.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents34,893 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,837 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate79.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,714 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,112 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime38.4A25038106.2-63.8%
Property Crime107.8B34893163.6-34.1%
Homicide0.3A940.5-37.4%
Rape0.7A7713.5-78.9%
Robbery1.8A12775.8-69.0%
Aggravated Assault5.7A428522.3-74.4%
Burglary11.5A583724.0-52.2%
Larceny79.7B24714116.4-31.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.6B411222.2-25.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

Syracuse Police Department

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

Jordan Village Police Department

Jordan Village, NY

Solvay Village Police Department

Solvay Village, NY

Baldwinsville Village Police Department

Baldwinsville Village, NY

Manlius Town Police Department

Manlius Town, NY

Marcellus Village Police Department

Marcellus Village, NY

Liverpool Village Police Department

Liverpool Village, NY

Skaneateles Village Police Department

Skaneateles Village, NY

North Syracuse Village Police Department

North Syracuse Village, NY

Camillus Town and Village Police Department

Camillus Town And Village, NY

Cicero Town Police Department

Cicero Town, NY

Dewitt Town Police Department

Dewitt Town, NY

Geddes Town Police Department

Geddes Town, NY

State Police: Onondaga County

Onondaga County Parks