Ontario County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ontario County in NY is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,007 violent crimes and 4,542 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.9 per 100k residents, which is 83.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.9 per 100k, 67.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,007 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,542 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents613 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,740 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.9 | A | 2007 | 106.2 | -83.2% |
| Property Crime | 53.9 | A | 4542 | 163.6 | -67.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 220 | 3.5 | -34.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.9 | A | 293 | 22.3 | -96.1% |
| Burglary | 4.0 | A | 613 | 24.0 | -83.2% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 3740 | 116.4 | -62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 176 | 22.2 | -71.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ontario County Sheriff's Office
Geneva Police Department
Geneva, NY
Clifton Springs Village Police Department
Clifton Springs Village, NY
Phelps Village Police Department
Phelps Village, NY