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Is Oneida, New York Safe?

Population 10,009 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,009, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oneida earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,591 per 100K.

Oneida Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOneidaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate401.7320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2032.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1591.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2033/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oneida

Violent crime in Oneida is close to the national average. The rate of 401.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2032.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,591 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Oneida Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,591
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oneida Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oneida
401.7
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oneida
2032.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oneida Safety

Is Oneida safe?
Not especially. Oneida earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.4 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 Oneida?
243.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 401.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2032.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oneida safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oneida's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,591 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oneida?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oneida generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oneida police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oneida?
Crime rates have held steady in Oneida, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Oneida compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Oneida ranks behind about 72% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oneida to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oneida?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.4 per-thousand rate put Oneida below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oneida?
401.7 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (74), and murder (7.0) 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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