Jamestown, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jamestown Police Department serves the city of Jamestown, NY in Chautauqua County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,239 violent crimes and 4,040 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 285.4 per 100k residents, which is 168.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 199.8 per 100k, 22.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 FAnnual Rate285.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,239 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents808 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate199.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,040 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents963 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,773 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 285.4 | F | 5239 | 106.2 | +168.7% |
| Property Crime | 199.8 | D | 4040 | 163.6 | +22.1% |
| Rape | 10.7 | F | 153 | 3.5 | +202.6% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 129 | 5.8 | -38.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.8 | F | 808 | 22.3 | +92.3% |
| Burglary | 21.4 | B | 963 | 24.0 | -10.9% |
| Larceny | 149.8 | D | 2773 | 116.4 | +28.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.8 | B | 225 | 22.2 | -19.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Town | 2 miles | B 75.2 | D 244.5 | Violent: 73.6% lower Property: 22.4% higher |
| Lakewood-Busti | 5 miles | A 67.3 | C 174.9 | Violent: 76.4% lower Property: 12.5% lower |
| Dunkirk | 17 miles | D 128.2 | B 144.2 | Violent: 55.1% lower Property: 27.8% lower |
| Westfield Village | 17 miles | A 68.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 76.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Carroll Town | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 29.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.3% lower |