Lancaster Town, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Town Police Department serves the city of Lancaster Town, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 621 violent crimes and 1,534 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.5 per 100k residents, which is 44.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.5 per 100k, 44.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate58.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,534 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,350 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.5 | A | 621 | 106.2 | -44.9% |
| Property Crime | 91.5 | A | 1534 | 163.6 | -44.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 43 | 22.3 | -65.7% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -78.8% |
| Larceny | 83.9 | B | 1350 | 116.4 | -27.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 55 | 22.2 | -88.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depew Village | 4 miles | B 87.2 | D 201.2 | Violent: 49.1% higher Property: 119.8% higher |
| Buffalo | 6 miles | F 233.4 | F 353.4 | Violent: 299.1% higher Property: 286.1% higher |
| Cheektowaga Town | 7 miles | C 107.2 | F 313.9 | Violent: 83.2% higher Property: 242.9% higher |
| Akron Village | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Seneca Town | 9 miles | B 77.6 | A 91.0 | Violent: 32.8% higher Property: 0.6% lower |