Olean, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Olean Police Department serves the city of Olean, NY in Cattaraugus County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,294 violent crimes and 1,828 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.1 per 100k residents, which is 37.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 248.3 per 100k, 51.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 146.1 | D | 1294 | 106.2 | +37.5% |
| Property Crime | 248.3 | D | 1828 | 163.6 | +51.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 176 | 22.3 | -34.4% |
| Burglary | 36.5 | D | 198 | 24.0 | +52.0% |
| Larceny | 211.8 | F | 1542 | 116.4 | +82.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Town | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 97.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.0% lower |
| Bolivar Village | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Allegany Village | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ellicottville | 16 miles | B 75.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 48.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Franklinville Village | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |