Elmira, NY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Elmira, NY has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (53.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 510 total incidents, Elmira shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Elmira demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US3624229," a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total count of reported crimes is 510. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 275 incidents. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent (139), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (80), burglary/breaking & entering (36), stolen property offenses (16), and motor vehicle theft (4). Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 197 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Other notable crime categories include robbery (10 incidents), sex offenses (7 incidents), and others (20 incidents). Within sex offenses, kidnapping/abduction accounts for 5 incidents, while sex offenses account for 2. The "others" category includes arson (1), fraud offenses (17), and counterfeiting/forgery (2). Homicide is the least frequent crime category, with only 1 reported incident classified as a homicide offense. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed, including the city and state names associated with the GEOID "16000US3624229," the population of the area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, assign a safety score and grade, determine the violent crime rate and property crime rate, generate crime map data, and analyze crime patterns across different zip codes. These additional data points will enable a more nuanced understanding of the area's safety profile and inform targeted crime prevention strategies.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Elmira, NY.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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