Tonawanda Town, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tonawanda Town Police Department serves the city of Tonawanda Town, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,863 violent crimes and 3,379 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.2 per 100k residents, which is 43.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 140.0 per 100k, 14.4% 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 AAnnual Rate60.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,863 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,379 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,451 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents466 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.2 | A | 1863 | 106.2 | -43.3% |
| Property Crime | 140.0 | B | 3379 | 163.6 | -14.4% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -50.0% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 97 | 5.8 | -69.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 238 | 22.3 | -92.0% |
| Burglary | 26.6 | C | 448 | 24.0 | +10.6% |
| Larceny | 78.0 | B | 2451 | 116.4 | -33.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.4 | D | 466 | 22.2 | +59.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore Village | 1 miles | A 26.8 | B 107.2 | Violent: 55.5% lower Property: 23.5% lower |
| Tonawanda | 3 miles | A 26.8 | B 134.0 | Violent: 55.5% lower Property: 4.3% lower |
| North Tonawanda | 3 miles | A 36.5 | A 89.6 | Violent: 39.4% lower Property: 36.0% lower |
| Amherst Town | 5 miles | A 62.9 | C 181.5 | Violent: 4.4% higher Property: 29.6% higher |
| Buffalo | 6 miles | F 233.4 | F 353.4 | Violent: 287.5% higher Property: 152.4% higher |