F
133%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
215%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
118%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Washington Square crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the Washington Square crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Syracuse crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the Washington Square crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Syracuse.
StatisticReportedincidentsWashington Square/100k peopleSyracuse/100k peopleNew York/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime6,6665,318 (estimate)4,6522,1882,281
Murder18n/a12.63.05.7
Rape91n/a63.525.038.0
Robbery253n/a176.6105.166.5
Assault807n/a563.2256.6264.1
Violent crime1,1691,146 (estimate)816390364
Burglary944n/a658.8152.8250.7
Theft3,530n/a2,463.41,463.71,347.2
Vehicle theft1,023n/a713.9182.1318.7
Property crime5,4974,172 (estimate)3,8361,7991,917

Washington Square crime map



The Washington Square crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Washington 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 Washington Square crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Washington 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

      • Washington Square crime rates are 133% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Washington Square are 215% higher than the national average
      • In Washington Square you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Washington Square is safer than 20% of the cities in New York
      • Year over year crime in Syracuse has increased by 18%

      Washington Square, Syracuse, NY Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in New York has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in New York has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Syracuse each year?
      • 4. Is the Syracuse crime rate higher or lower than the New York average?
      • 5. Syracuse is safer than 3% of all other cities in New York.
       
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      Washington Square Your current location Population: 13,088 F Marcellus City: 11.1mi / 17.8km away Population: 2,190 A+ Liverpool City: 3.7mi / 6.0km away Population: 2,182 A- Camillus City: 8.1mi / 13.0km away Population: 1,015 A- Meadowbrook Neighborhood: 3.8mi / 6.0km away Population: 4,632 A- Lakeland City: 4.6mi / 7.5km away Population: 2,524 A- Bridgeport City: 10.2mi / 16.4km away Population: 1,341 A- Nedrow City: 6.4mi / 10.3km away Population: 2,286 B+ Seneca Knolls City: 7.5mi / 12.1km away Population: 1,759 B+ Sedgewick Neighborhood: 1.4mi / 2.2km away Population: 2,136 B Village Green City: 9.1mi / 14.6km away Population: 3,701 B Minoa City: 7.4mi / 11.9km away Population: 3,447 B Fayetteville City: 8.4mi / 13.4km away Population: 4,067 B Lyncourt City: 1.7mi / 2.7km away Population: 3,952 B- East Syracuse City: 4.3mi / 7.0km away Population: 2,938 B- Manlius City: 9.3mi / 14.9km away Population: 4,456 B- University Neighborhood: 3.3mi / 5.3km away Population: 4,373 C+ Wescott Neighborhood: 2.6mi / 4.2km away Population: 2,892 C South Valley Neighborhood: 5.2mi / 8.4km away Population: 5,019 C Outer Comstock Neighborhood: 3.9mi / 6.2km away Population: 4,522 C Galeville City: 1.8mi / 2.8km away Population: 4,175 C- Westvale City: 3.8mi / 6.0km away Population: 4,994 D+ Eastwood Neighborhood: 2.6mi / 4.2km away Population: 13,236 D+ Strathmore Neighborhood: 3.3mi / 5.3km away Population: 6,277 D+ Downtown Neighborhood: 1.5mi / 2.4km away Population: 3,148 D Baldwinsville City: 10.7mi / 17.2km away Population: 7,732 D
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      Daily Crime In Washington Square (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Washington Square

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Washington Square is 1 in 88
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Washington Square is 1 in 24
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Washington Square is 1 in 19

      Year Over Year Crime In Syracuse (per 100,000 people)

      Syracuse police department

      Item Washington Square Syracuse New York
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a534109,351
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.72.9

      Sex offenders in New York

      State Total offenders New York /100K National /100K
      New York25,064137266
      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
      Skaneateles, NY2,39661282343
      Constantia, NY1,505158730888
      Central Square, NY1,998170783953
      Marcellus, NY2,190170784954
      Liverpool, NY2,1821838461,030
      Elbridge, NY1,2031858531,037
      Camillus, NY1,0151878631,051
      Syracuse, NY142,5538163,8364,652

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      McAllen, TX142,5571441,9492,093
      Mesquite, TX142,4295123,6664,178
      Pasadena, CA142,0175292,5943,123
      Murfreesboro, TN141,7044832,3402,824
      Midland, TX141,1944301,8912,322
      Syracuse, NY142,5538163,8364,652
      Source: The Washington Square, Syracuse, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.