The crime rate in Elmira, NY Metro Area is lower than the national average in both violent and property crimes. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate is 12.5, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also relatively low in this area, with a rate of 26.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that law enforcement efforts and community initiatives have been successful in reducing crime in the Elmira area. However, it is important to note that any level of crime is still a cause for concern and efforts should continue to be made to maintain this lower rate and ensure the safety of residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elmira Metro Area violent crime is 12.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Elmira Metro Area property crime is 26.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elmira, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Scranton, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.