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 F
Annual Rate238.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,565 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,376 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate188.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,027 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,202 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate132.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,910 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents807 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime238.8F7565106.2+124.9%
Property Crime188.6C8027163.6+15.2%
Rape4.2C1283.5+18.5%
Robbery8.4D3725.8+44.0%
Aggravated Assault41.9F137622.3+88.3%
Burglary18.9B120224.0-21.5%
Larceny132.0C5910116.4+13.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft33.5D80722.2+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