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Is Dunkirk, New York Safe?

Population 12,326 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,326, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dunkirk earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,719 per 100K.

Dunkirk Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDunkirkNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.9320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2175.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1719.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate485.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2176/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dunkirk

Violent crime in Dunkirk is below the national average. The rate of 242.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2175.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,719 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dunkirk Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,719
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft485
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dunkirk Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunkirk
242.9
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunkirk
2175.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dunkirk Safety

Is Dunkirk safe?
Not especially. Dunkirk earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dunkirk?
241.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2175.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dunkirk safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dunkirk's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,719 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dunkirk?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dunkirk generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dunkirk police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dunkirk?
No. Crime in Dunkirk has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Dunkirk compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Dunkirk ranks behind about 74% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dunkirk to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dunkirk?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.9 per-thousand rate put Dunkirk below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dunkirk?
242.9 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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