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West Seneca Town, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Seneca Town Police Department serves the city of West Seneca Town, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,863 violent crimes and 2,643 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.6 per 100k residents, which is 26.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.0 per 100k, 44.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,863 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,643 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,138 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime77.6B1863106.2-26.9%
Property Crime91.0A2643163.6-44.4%
Robbery2.2A495.8-61.8%
Aggravated Assault4.4A15622.3-80.1%
Burglary8.9A30224.0-63.1%
Larceny73.2A2138116.4-37.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.9A19522.2-60.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lackawanna 4 miles
C 112.2
B 142.8
Violent: 44.5% higher
Property: 57.0% higher
Blasdell Village 5 miles
C 118.0
B 118.0
Violent: 51.9% higher
Property: 29.7% higher
Orchard Park Town 5 miles
A 20.1
B 107.2
Violent: 74.1% lower
Property: 17.8% higher
Cheektowaga Town 5 miles
C 107.2
F 313.9
Violent: 38.0% higher
Property: 245.1% higher
Brant Town 6 miles
A 52.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 32.8% lower
Property: N/A