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Is Tonawanda, New York Safe?

Population 14,848 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tonawanda has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,391 per 100K.

Tonawanda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTonawandaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2246.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1391.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2247/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tonawanda

Violent crime in Tonawanda is close to the national average. The rate of 322.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2246.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,391 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tonawanda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary374
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,391
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tonawanda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tonawanda
322.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tonawanda
2246.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tonawanda Safety

Is Tonawanda safe?
Not especially. Tonawanda earns a D with a crime rate of 256.9 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 Tonawanda?
256.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2246.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tonawanda safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tonawanda's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,391 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tonawanda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tonawanda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tonawanda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tonawanda?
Crime rates have held steady in Tonawanda, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Tonawanda compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Tonawanda ranks behind about 74% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tonawanda to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tonawanda?
Bad. A D grade and 256.9 per-thousand rate put Tonawanda below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tonawanda?
322.5 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) 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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