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Is Lackawanna, New York Safe?

Population 19,452 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lackawanna has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 274.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,028 per 100K.

Lackawanna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLackawannaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2364.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate2028.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate578.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2365/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lackawanna

Violent crime in Lackawanna is close to the national average. The rate of 382.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2364.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,028 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lackawanna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary447
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,028
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft578
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lackawanna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lackawanna
382.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lackawanna
2364.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lackawanna Safety

Is Lackawanna safe?
Not especially. Lackawanna earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.8 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 Lackawanna?
274.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2364.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lackawanna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lackawanna's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,028 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lackawanna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lackawanna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lackawanna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lackawanna?
No. Crime in Lackawanna has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Lackawanna compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Lackawanna ranks behind about 81% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lackawanna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lackawanna?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.8 per-thousand rate put Lackawanna below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lackawanna?
382.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) 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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