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Is Kenmore, New York Safe?

Population 14,808 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,808, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kenmore earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Kenmore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKenmoreNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.9320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1663.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

189.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1664/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kenmore

Violent crime in Kenmore is below the national average. The rate of 230.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1663.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kenmore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kenmore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenmore
230.9
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenmore
1663.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenmore Safety

Is Kenmore safe?
It depends on where in Kenmore you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Kenmore?
189.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1663.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kenmore safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Kenmore has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kenmore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kenmore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kenmore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kenmore?
Crime rates have held steady in Kenmore, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Kenmore compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Kenmore ranks behind about 62% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Kenmore 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 Kenmore?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Kenmore?
230.9 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (40), 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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