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Is Geneva, New York Safe?

Population 12,552 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Geneva runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,528 per 100K.

Geneva Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGenevaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2284.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1528.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate238.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2284/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Geneva

Violent crime in Geneva is below the national average. The rate of 279.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2284.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,528 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Geneva Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,528
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft238
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Geneva Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Geneva
279.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Geneva
2284.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Geneva Safety

Is Geneva safe?
Not especially. Geneva earns a D with a crime rate of 256.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Geneva?
256.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2284.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Geneva safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Geneva's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,528 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Geneva?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Geneva generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Geneva police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Geneva?
Crime rates have held steady in Geneva, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Geneva compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Geneva ranks behind about 76% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Geneva to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Geneva?
Bad. A D grade and 256.3 per-thousand rate put Geneva below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Geneva?
279.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (56), and murder (5.0) 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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