Cayuga County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cayuga County in NY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,044 violent crimes and 4,100 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.5 per 100k residents, which is 58.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.2 per 100k, 75.4% 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 Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,044 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,100 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,305 (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 | 44.5 | A | 5044 | 106.2 | -58.1% |
| Property Crime | 40.2 | A | 4100 | 163.6 | -75.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 241 | 3.5 | -56.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 62 | 5.8 | -73.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.2 | A | 340 | 22.3 | -85.5% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 541 | 24.0 | -87.1% |
| Larceny | 36.3 | A | 3305 | 116.4 | -68.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 208 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, NY
Weedsport Village Police Department
Weedsport Village, NY
Port Byron Village Police Department
Port Byron Village, NY
Moravia Village Police Department
Moravia Village, NY