Niagara Falls, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Niagara Falls Police Department serves the city of Niagara Falls, NY in Niagara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,565 violent crimes and 8,027 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 238.8 per 100k residents, which is 124.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 188.6 per 100k, 15.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FRape
Grade CRobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 238.8 | F | 7565 | 106.2 | +124.9% |
| Property Crime | 188.6 | C | 8027 | 163.6 | +15.2% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 128 | 3.5 | +18.5% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 372 | 5.8 | +44.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.9 | F | 1376 | 22.3 | +88.3% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 1202 | 24.0 | -21.5% |
| Larceny | 132.0 | C | 5910 | 116.4 | +13.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.5 | D | 807 | 22.2 | +51.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | 0 miles | B 89.1 | D 247.4 | Violent: 62.7% lower Property: 31.2% higher |
| Middleport Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 59.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.7% lower |
| Youngstown Village | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lewiston Town And Village | 23 miles | A 31.8 | A 50.9 | Violent: 86.7% lower Property: 73.0% lower |
| Niagara Town | 25 miles | D 154.9 | A 103.3 | Violent: 35.1% lower Property: 45.2% lower |