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Is Oneonta, New York Safe?

Population 15,665 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,665, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oneonta earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,399 per 100K.

Oneonta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOneontaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1807.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1399.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1807/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oneonta

Violent crime in Oneonta is below the national average. The rate of 264.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1807.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,399 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oneonta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,399
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oneonta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oneonta
264.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oneonta
1807.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oneonta Safety

Is Oneonta safe?
Not especially. Oneonta earns a C with a crime rate of 207.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oneonta?
207.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1807.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oneonta safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Oneonta 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 Oneonta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oneonta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oneonta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oneonta?
No. Crime in Oneonta has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Oneonta compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Oneonta ranks behind about 68% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Oneonta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oneonta?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Oneonta?
264.5 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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