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Is Lockport, New York Safe?

Population 20,248 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lockport is a smaller community of 20,248 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,812 per 100K.

Lockport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLockportNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate205.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2070.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate128.0--268.2
Theft Rate1812.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate526.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

205/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2071/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lockport

Violent crime in Lockport is well below the national average. The rate of 205.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2070.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,812 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lockport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault128
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,812
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft526
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lockport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lockport
205.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lockport
2070.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lockport Safety

Is Lockport safe?
Not especially. Lockport earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lockport?
227.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 205.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2070.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lockport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lockport's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,812 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lockport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lockport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lockport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lockport?
Crime rates have held steady in Lockport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Lockport compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Lockport ranks behind about 61% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lockport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lockport?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.6 per-thousand rate put Lockport below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 205 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lockport?
205.3 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (128), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) 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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