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Is Johnson City, New York Safe?

Population 14,580 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Johnson City is a smaller community of 14,580 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,257 per 100K.

Johnson City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJohnson CityNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1837.32030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1257.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Johnson City

Violent crime in Johnson City is close to the national average. The rate of 373.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1837.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,257 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Johnson City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,257
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Johnson City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnson City
373.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnson City
1837.3
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson City Safety

Is Johnson City safe?
Not especially. Johnson City earns a C with a crime rate of 221.1 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 Johnson City?
221.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1837.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Johnson City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Johnson City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,257 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Johnson City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Johnson City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Johnson City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Johnson City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Johnson City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Johnson City compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Johnson City ranks behind about 70% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Johnson City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Johnson City?
Bad. A C grade and 221.1 per-thousand rate put Johnson City below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Johnson City?
373.3 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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