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Is Depew, New York Safe?

Population 14,801 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,801, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Depew earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,456 per 100K.

Depew Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDepewNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1456.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate166.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1890/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Depew

Violent crime in Depew is close to the national average. The rate of 337.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,456 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Depew Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,456
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft166
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Depew Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Depew
337.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Depew
1889.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Depew Safety

Is Depew safe?
Not especially. Depew earns a C with a crime rate of 222.7 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 Depew?
222.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Depew safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Depew's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,456 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Depew?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Depew generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Depew police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Depew?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Depew's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Depew compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Depew ranks behind about 73% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Depew to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Depew?
Bad. A C grade and 222.7 per-thousand rate put Depew below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Depew?
337.0 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (75), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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