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Is Niagara Falls, New York Safe?

Population 47,255 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Niagara Falls is a smaller community of 47,255 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,516 per 100K.

Niagara Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNiagara FallsNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1816.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1516.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1817/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Niagara Falls

Violent crime in Niagara Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 317.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1816.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,516 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Niagara Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,516
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Niagara Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niagara Falls
317.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niagara Falls
1816.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Niagara Falls Safety

Is Niagara Falls safe?
Not especially. Niagara Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 213.4 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 Niagara Falls?
213.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1816.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Niagara Falls safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Niagara Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Niagara Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Niagara Falls?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Niagara Falls's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Niagara Falls compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Niagara Falls?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Niagara Falls?
317.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (66), 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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