Located in Allegany County, New York, Bolivar is a small town that has seen a decrease in crime rates over the years. However, despite this decline, the town still faces some challenges when it comes to crime. According to the latest data, Bolivar has a violent crime rate of 8.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This indicates that Bolivar is a relatively safe place to live in terms of violent crime. On the other hand, property crime remains a concern in Bolivar, with a rate of 21.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Bolivar still need to take precautions to protect their belongings. However, overall, Bolivar can be considered a relatively safe community, with crime rates lower than the national average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bolivar violent crime is 8.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Bolivar property crime is 21.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bolivar, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Shinglehouse, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.