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Is Auburn, New York Safe?

Population 25,947 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,947, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Auburn earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,303 per 100K.

Auburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburnNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1947.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate319.0--268.2
Theft Rate1303.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate413.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1948/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn

Violent crime in Auburn is close to the national average. The rate of 410.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1947.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,303 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 319 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Auburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault319
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,303
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft413
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Auburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
410.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
1947.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Safety

Is Auburn safe?
Not especially. Auburn earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Auburn?
235.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1947.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Auburn's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,303 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn?
No. Crime in Auburn has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Auburn compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Auburn ranks behind about 63% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Auburn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Auburn?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.8 per-thousand rate put Auburn below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburn?
410.6 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (319), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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