The city of Syracuse, located in the state of New York, has experienced a high level of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in the Syracuse, NY Metro Area is 17.1, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in this area is 31.4, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while violent crime may be on the decline, property crime remains a prevalent issue in the Syracuse metro area. This can be attributed to a variety of factors such as poverty, drug activity, and inadequate law enforcement resources. Despite efforts to combat crime, residents of Syracuse must remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Syracuse Metro Area violent crime is 17.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Syracuse Metro Area property crime is 31.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Syracuse, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Buffalo, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Buffalo, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.