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 |