Tonawanda, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tonawanda Police Department serves the city of Tonawanda, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 477 violent crimes and 861 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.0 per 100k, 18.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents861 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.8 | A | 477 | 106.2 | -74.8% |
| Property Crime | 134.0 | B | 861 | 163.6 | -18.1% |
| Rape | 6.7 | F | 38 | 3.5 | +89.5% |
| Robbery | 13.4 | F | 24 | 5.8 | +130.3% |
| Burglary | 33.5 | D | 85 | 24.0 | +39.4% |
| Larceny | 100.5 | B | 725 | 116.4 | -13.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | 1 miles | A 36.5 | A 89.6 | Violent: 36.2% higher Property: 33.1% lower |
| Tonawanda Town | 3 miles | A 60.2 | B 140.0 | Violent: 124.8% higher Property: 4.5% higher |
| Kenmore Village | 4 miles | A 26.8 | B 107.2 | Violent: 0.0% lower Property: 20.0% lower |
| Amherst Town | 5 miles | A 62.9 | C 181.5 | Violent: 134.6% higher Property: 35.4% higher |
| Buffalo | 8 miles | F 233.4 | F 353.4 | Violent: 770.9% higher Property: 163.7% higher |