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Is Canandaigua, New York Safe?

Population 10,347 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,347, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Canandaigua 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 1,328 per 100K.

Canandaigua Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCanandaiguaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2001.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1328.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

355/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2002/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canandaigua

Violent crime in Canandaigua is close to the national average. The rate of 355.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2001.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,328 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Canandaigua Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,328
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Canandaigua Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canandaigua
355.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canandaigua
2001.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Canandaigua Safety

Is Canandaigua safe?
Not especially. Canandaigua earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.7 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 Canandaigua?
235.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2001.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canandaigua safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Canandaigua's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,328 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Canandaigua?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Canandaigua generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Canandaigua police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Canandaigua?
No. Crime in Canandaigua has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Canandaigua compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Canandaigua ranks behind about 67% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Canandaigua to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Canandaigua?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.7 per-thousand rate put Canandaigua below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 355 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Canandaigua?
355.3 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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