Cayuga County, located in upstate New York, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to the background information provided, the county's violent crime rate is 12.1, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This suggests that the community in Cayuga County is relatively safe and has a lower incidence of violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Cayuga County is slightly higher than the national average at 26.8, compared to 35.4. This indicates a higher likelihood of crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. Despite this, Cayuga County still maintains a relatively low overall crime rate, making it a desirable place to live and visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cayuga County violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Cayuga County property crime is 26.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cayuga, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clay, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clay, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.