Wayne County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in NY is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,888 violent crimes and 4,498 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.5 per 100k residents, which is 51.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.8 per 100k, 73.2% 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 Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,888 (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 Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,498 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents634 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,604 (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 | 51.5 | A | 3888 | 106.2 | -51.6% |
| Property Crime | 43.8 | A | 4498 | 163.6 | -73.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 215 | 3.5 | -55.1% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -45.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 355 | 22.3 | -83.7% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 634 | 24.0 | -70.3% |
| Larceny | 36.6 | A | 3604 | 116.4 | -68.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 213 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Newark Village Police Department
Newark Village, NY
Wolcott Village Police Department
Wolcott Village, NY
Clyde Village Police Department
Clyde Village, NY
Palmyra Village Police Department
Palmyra Village, NY
Sodus Village Police Department
Sodus Village, NY
Macedon Town and Village Police Department
Macedon Town And Village, NY