Central Square, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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55%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Central Square crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Central Square crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Central Square crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Central Square crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Central Square_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,037 (estimate)	2,151	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.0	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	112.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	283.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	207 (estimate)	429	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	162.5	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,422.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	137.1	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	830 (estimate)	1,722	1,954

Central Square crime map

The Central Square crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Central Square as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Central Square crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Central Square crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Central Square crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Central Square are 44% lower than the national average
In Central Square you have a 1 in 97 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Central Square is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Central Square has increased by 21%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Central Square

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Central Square is 1 in 484

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Central Square is 1 in 121

The chance of being a victim of crime in Central Square is 1 in 97

Year Over Year Crime In Central Square (per 100,000 people)

Central Square police department

Item	Central Square	New York	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	109,351	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.9	3.3

Sex offenders in New York

State	Total offenders	New York_/100K	National_/100K
New York	25,064	137	266

There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Liverpool, NY	2,182	212	849	1,061
Mexico, NY	1,734	212	851	1,063
Lakeland, NY	2,524	226	906	1,132
Bridgeport, NY	1,341	228	916	1,144
Seneca Knolls, NY	1,759	246	986	1,231
Phoenix, NY	2,643	251	1,007	1,258
Village Green, NY	3,701	278	1,114	1,392
Central Square, NY	1,998	207	830	1,037

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lithopolis, OH	1,998	79	478	557
Century, FL	1,998	141	850	991
Tchula, MS	1,997	136	971	1,107
Englishtown, NJ	1,999	42	720	762
Cleona, PA	1,997	123	649	771
Central Square, NY	1,998	207	830	1,037

Source: The Central Square, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.