Syracuse, NY has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 39.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also a major concern, with a rate of 52.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Syracuse are at a higher risk of becoming victims of violent and property crimes compared to other cities in the US. Factors such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity have been cited as contributing to the high crime rates in Syracuse. It is important for the community and local authorities to work together to address these issues and make Syracuse a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Syracuse violent crime is 39.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Syracuse property crime is 52.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.