Independence, NY has a significantly lower rate of both violent and property crime than the US average. The violent crime rate in Independence is 6.5, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Independence is 11.6, compared with the US average of 35.4. This creates a very safe environment for residents and gives them peace of mind knowing that their community is relatively free from criminal activity. All in all, this indicates that Independence is a safe place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Independence violent crime is 6.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Independence property crime is 11.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.