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Is Jamestown, New York Safe?

Population 27,663 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jamestown has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 254.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,489 per 100K.

Jamestown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJamestownNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2320.32030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate129.0--268.2
Theft Rate1489.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2320/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jamestown

Violent crime in Jamestown is below the national average. The rate of 228.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2320.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,489 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jamestown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault129
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,489
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jamestown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jamestown
228.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jamestown
2320.3
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jamestown Safety

Is Jamestown safe?
Not especially. Jamestown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jamestown?
254.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2320.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jamestown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jamestown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,489 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jamestown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jamestown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jamestown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jamestown?
No. Crime in Jamestown has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Jamestown compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Jamestown ranks behind about 82% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Jamestown 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 Jamestown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.8 per-thousand rate put Jamestown below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jamestown?
228.0 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (129), robbery (42), 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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