Cheektowaga Town, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cheektowaga Town Police Department serves the city of Cheektowaga Town, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,584 violent crimes and 9,973 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.2 per 100k residents, which is 0.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 313.9 per 100k, 91.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 CRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.2 | C | 3584 | 106.2 | +0.9% |
| Property Crime | 313.9 | F | 9973 | 163.6 | +91.9% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -64.4% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 239 | 5.8 | -35.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 515 | 22.3 | -37.7% |
| Burglary | 20.2 | B | 927 | 24.0 | -16.1% |
| Larceny | 226.9 | F | 8092 | 116.4 | +95.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 66.8 | F | 930 | 22.2 | +201.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depew Village | 3 miles | B 87.2 | D 201.2 | Violent: 18.6% lower Property: 35.9% lower |
| Buffalo | 4 miles | F 233.4 | F 353.4 | Violent: 117.8% higher Property: 12.6% higher |
| West Seneca Town | 5 miles | B 77.6 | A 91.0 | Violent: 27.5% lower Property: 71.0% lower |
| Lackawanna | 6 miles | C 112.2 | B 142.8 | Violent: 4.7% higher Property: 54.5% lower |
| Lancaster Town | 7 miles | A 58.5 | A 91.5 | Violent: 45.4% lower Property: 70.8% lower |