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30%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
31%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
30%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCorning/100k peopleNew York/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime329n/a (estimate)3,0182,1512,324
Murder1n/a9.24.06.3
Rape13n/a119.329.540.0
Robbery9n/a82.6112.066.1
Assault30n/a275.2283.8268.2
Violent crime53n/a (estimate)486429370
Burglary62n/a568.8162.5269.8
Theft197n/a1,807.31,422.01,401.9
Vehicle theft17n/a156.0137.1282.7
Property crime276n/a (estimate)2,5321,7221,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Corning, NY

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Corning is 29.9% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Corning, there were 53 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 486 per 100,000 individuals, 31.5% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 276 property crimes, amounting to 2532 per 100,000 residents, 29.6% higher than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Corning?

What do the local residents think about crime in Corning? Well, based on a recent survey of 11 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 64% of Corning residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 36% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Corning a Safe Place to Live?

Determining whether Corning is a place to live may not always yield a simple answer, given the city's varying safety levels across different areas. Nonetheless, comprehending the city's overall crime rate can be a valuable asset. In broad terms, Corning has an overall crime rate that is 30% higher than the national average. When we take a look at crime on a daily basis, this translates into 0.9 daily occurrences, comprising 0.15 violent crimes and 0.76 property crimes. Scrutinizing these statistics provides a foundation for a more informed assessment of the suitability of Corning as a potential place to establish residency.

Has Crime in Corning Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Corning. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Corning has increased by 7.5%. Specifically, violent crime has increased by 60.6%, while property crime has increased by 1.1%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Corning.

Potential Causes for Crime in Corning

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Corning crime rate. The poverty level in Corning is 16.2%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Corning, the cost of living is 10.89% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Corning, the average monthly rent stands at $886, while the national average is $949 per month.

Corning crime map



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

      • Corning crime rates are 30% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Corning are 31% higher than the national average
      • In Corning you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Corning is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Corning has increased by 3%

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        Daily Crime In Corning (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Corning, NY per 100,000 people. In Corning, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.40 times more than the New York average and 1.30 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Corning is 1.13 times more than the New York average and 1.31 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Corning has a daily crime rate that is 1.47 times more than the New York average and 1.30 times more than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Corning (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Corning, New York compared to other areas of New York, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Corning safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Corning is safer than 26% of New York cities, and 18% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in New York, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Corning. At this time, Corning sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Corning

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Corning is 1 in 206
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Corning is 1 in 40
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Corning is 1 in 34
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Corning, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 206. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 40 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Corning is 1 in 34.

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

        The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Corning, NY is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Corning has increased by 54%, while the property crime rate in Corning has decreased by 3% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Corning has increased by 3% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Corning police department

        Item Corning New York National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)25109,351558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.22.93.3
        There are a total of 25 Corning police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 22.5% less than the New York average and 31.6% less than the National average.

        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
        Elkland, PA1,751137723860
        Horseheads North, NY2,5692078301,037
        Painted Post, NY1,7002098401,050
        South Corning, NY1,0502198801,099
        Addison, NY1,8792309231,153
        Montour Falls, NY1,7722349411,176
        Gang Mills, NY4,7232921,1741,466
        Corning, NY10,6424862,5323,018

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Timonium, MD10,6423051,2551,560
        Lansdowne, PA10,6372651,4031,668
        Forestville, OH10,6481529241,076
        Millington, TN10,6507464,1014,847
        New Port Richey East, FL10,6513231,9522,274
        Corning, NY10,6424862,5323,018
        Source: The Corning, 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.