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Is Olean, New York Safe?

Population 13,508 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Olean is a smaller community of 13,508 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,626 per 100K.

Olean Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOleanNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1946.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1626.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1947/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Olean

Violent crime in Olean is close to the national average. The rate of 319.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1946.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,626 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Olean Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary294
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,626
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Olean Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Olean
319.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Olean
1946.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Olean Safety

Is Olean safe?
Not especially. Olean earns a C with a crime rate of 226.6 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 Olean?
226.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1946.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Olean safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Olean's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,626 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Olean?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Olean generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Olean police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Olean?
No. Crime in Olean has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Olean compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Olean ranks behind about 74% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Olean to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Olean?
Bad. A C grade and 226.6 per-thousand rate put Olean below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Olean?
319.4 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (45), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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