Tompkins County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tompkins County in NY is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,308 violent crimes and 6,753 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.0 per 100k residents, which is 70.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.2 per 100k, 62.6% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.0 | A | 3308 | 106.2 | -70.8% |
| Property Crime | 61.2 | A | 6753 | 163.6 | -62.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 129 | 3.5 | -86.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.2 | A | 330 | 22.3 | -90.0% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 887 | 24.0 | -87.7% |
| Larceny | 58.3 | A | 5709 | 116.4 | -49.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 139 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tompkins County Sheriff's Office
Ithaca Police Department
Ithaca, NY
Dryden Village Police Department
Dryden Village, NY
Groton Village Police Department
Groton Village, NY
Trumansburg Village Police Department
Trumansburg Village, NY
Cayuga Heights Village Police Department
Cayuga Heights Village, NY