Elmira, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elmira Police Department serves the city of Elmira, NY in Chemung County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,012 violent crimes and 3,295 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.5 per 100k residents, which is 54.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 278.1 per 100k, 70.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate164.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,012 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate278.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,295 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate231.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,801 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.5 | D | 1012 | 106.2 | +54.9% |
| Property Crime | 278.1 | F | 3295 | 163.6 | +70.0% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 95 | 5.8 | -32.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.5 | C | 209 | 22.3 | +5.6% |
| Burglary | 39.2 | F | 399 | 24.0 | +63.0% |
| Larceny | 231.1 | F | 2801 | 116.4 | +98.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 88 | 22.2 | -64.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Town | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Elmira Heights Village | 3 miles | F 291.4 | A 53.0 | Violent: 77.1% higher Property: 81.0% lower |
| Horseheads Village | 5 miles | A 46.9 | A 93.7 | Violent: 71.5% lower Property: 66.3% lower |
| Waverly Village | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 70.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.8% lower |
| Watkins Glen Village | 20 miles | A 52.5 | A 105.0 | Violent: 68.1% lower Property: 62.3% lower |