Ithaca, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ithaca Police Department serves the city of Ithaca, NY in Tompkins County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,707 violent crimes and 4,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.1 per 100k residents, which is 9.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 265.1 per 100k, 62.0% 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 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 CAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,707 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate265.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate250.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,819 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.1 | C | 1707 | 106.2 | -9.5% |
| Property Crime | 265.1 | F | 4453 | 163.6 | +62.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 33 | 3.5 | -17.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 189 | 22.3 | -60.7% |
| Burglary | 14.6 | A | 558 | 24.0 | -39.4% |
| Larceny | 250.5 | F | 3819 | 116.4 | +115.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Village | 0 miles | A 53.8 | A 53.8 | Violent: 44.0% lower Property: 79.7% lower |
| Trumansburg Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cayuga Heights Village | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Groton Village | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cortland | 18 miles | F 348.5 | D 261.4 | Violent: 262.6% higher Property: 1.4% lower |