Johnstown, New York Crime Rate

2 years of data (2020–2023) · Population: 8,120

Key Insights

  • →Johnstown has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 184.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
  • →Violent crime rose 51.1% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 42% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.13 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
184.7
+51.1% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1477.8
120 total
vs National Avg
↓ -51%
National: 379.5

2023 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 15

Murder0
Rape5
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault9

Property Crime: 120

Burglary8
Larceny-Theft106
Motor Vehicle Theft6
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20238,12015184.701201477.8
20208,18310122.201281564.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

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Safety Grade for Johnstown

Based on violent crime rate of 184.7 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)

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National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.