Wayne County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in NY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,045 violent crimes and 1,781 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.6 per 100k residents, which is -47.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.4 per 100k, -71.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,045 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,781 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,531 (2019-2023)
Motor 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 | 55.6 | A | 1045 | 106.2 | -47.6% |
| Property Crime | 47.4 | A | 1781 | 163.6 | -71.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 38 | 3.5 | -47.6% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -36.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -83.3% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 179 | 24.0 | -69.6% |
| Larceny | 40.1 | A | 1531 | 116.4 | -65.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newark Village Police Department
Newark Village, NY
Wolcott Village Police Department
Wolcott Village, NY
Clyde Village Police Department
Clyde Village, NY
Palmyra Village Police Department
Palmyra Village, NY
Sodus Village Police Department
Sodus Village, NY
Macedon Town and Village Police Department
Macedon Town And Village, NY