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Crime rate in Tonawanda, New York (NY): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Tonawanda, NY compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Tonawanda, NY

The 2022 crime rate in Tonawanda, NY is 116 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.1 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 55.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Tonawanda crime rate fell by 47% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Tonawanda has seen decreasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Tonawanda, NY is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Tonawanda:

115.6
North Tonawanda:

98.9
Kenmore:

67.5
Amherst:

126.4
Buffalo:

399.2
Cheektowaga:

225.7
Niagara Falls:

350.8
Niagara:

157.3
Depew:

113.2
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Tonawanda by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.8)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
4
(27.2)
1
(6.6)
1
(6.6)
2
(13.2)
0
(0.0)
5
(33.4)
4
(26.8)
10
(67.3)
12
(81.0)
10
(67.3)
11
(74.6)
13
(88.4)
5
(33.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
9
(61.3)
2
(13.2)
2
(13.2)
4
(26.3)
4
(26.7)
3
(20.1)
5
(33.5)
14
(94.2)
7
(47.3)
4
(26.9)
4
(27.1)
7
(47.6)
4
(26.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
24
(163.5)
18
(119.0)
23
(151.3)
16
(105.3)
30
(200.2)
14
(93.6)
17
(113.8)
17
(114.4)
26
(175.6)
13
(87.4)
23
(155.9)
25
(170.1)
16
(106.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
53
(361.0)
32
(211.5)
41
(269.8)
38
(250.1)
24
(160.1)
40
(267.4)
33
(220.9)
51
(343.1)
51
(344.4)
35
(235.4)
20
(135.6)
21
(142.9)
15
(100.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
336
(2,288)
271
(1,791)
338
(2,224)
338
(2,225)
289
(1,928)
298
(1,992)
252
(1,687)
300
(2,018)
249
(1,682)
205
(1,379)
158
(1,071)
254
(1,728)
171
(1,141)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
11
(74.9)
9
(59.5)
11
(72.4)
10
(65.8)
2
(13.3)
13
(86.9)
8
(53.5)
4
(26.9)
11
(74.3)
5
(33.6)
10
(67.8)
11
(74.8)
13
(86.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(6.8)
0
(0.0)
4
(26.3)
6
(39.5)
4
(26.7)
3
(20.1)
2
(13.4)
2
(13.5)
3
(20.3)
1
(6.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.8)
1
(6.7)
City-Data.com crime index195.7124.3153.1151.2137.5156.8141.4211.9211.4153.7156.7217.8115.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 42 registered sex offenders living in Tonawanda, New York as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tonawanda is 357 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Tonawanda:

100.1
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Tonawanda:

210.9
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Tonawanda:

166.1
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Tonawanda:

124.4
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Tonawanda:

192.5
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Tonawanda:

171.6
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Tonawanda:

100.4
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Tonawanda:

90.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Tonawanda:

113.4
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Tonawanda:

79.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Tonawanda:

88.8
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Tonawanda:

72.7
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Tonawanda:

139.6
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Tonawanda:

67.6
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Tonawanda:

78.8
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Tonawanda:

159.3
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Tonawanda:

125.5
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Tonawanda:

90.1
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Tonawanda:

126.2
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Tonawanda:

90.8
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Tonawanda:

121.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Tonawanda:

164.1
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Tonawanda:

173.6
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Tonawanda:

136.5
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Tonawanda:

166.1
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Tonawanda:

130.4
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Tonawanda:

171.1
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Tonawanda:

176.0
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Tonawanda:

140.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Tonawanda:

197.8
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Tonawanda:

190.3
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Tonawanda:

184.8
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Tonawanda:

171.9
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Tonawanda:

166.4
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 142 (98 officers - 89 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
New York average:

3.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 147 (100 officers - 92 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
New York average:

3.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 146 (100 officers - 94 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.76
New York average:

3.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 151 (105 officers - 99 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.83
New York average:

3.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 151 (106 officers - 101 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
New York average:

3.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 151 (103 officers - 98 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.79
New York average:

3.26

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 150 (103 officers - 98 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.78
New York average:

3.19

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 152 (104 officers - 99 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.79
New York average:

3.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 151 (102 officers - 98 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.76
New York average:

3.20

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 147 (102 officers - 98 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
New York average:

3.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 152 (104 officers - 100 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.78
New York average:

3.18

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 157 (106 officers - 104 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.82
New York average:

3.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 158 (106 officers - 104 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.89
New York average:

3.25

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 157 (106 officers - 104 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.87
New York average:

3.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 156 (104 officers - 103 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.81
New York average:

3.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 154 (105 officers - 103 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.79
New York average:

3.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 157 (105 officers - 103 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
New York average:

3.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 158 (105 officers - 104 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
New York average:

3.34

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 160 (106 officers - 105 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
New York average:

2.95

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Tonawanda, NY
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 14150, 14223.