The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kenmore, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Kenmore

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Kenmore.

 

Kenmore, NY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$4.92 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kenmore, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $710 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kenmore in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Kenmore, NY Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Kenmore ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Kenmore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kenmore is 23.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kenmore Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kenmore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Kenmore, NY see the most incidents - about 64 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kenmore, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Kenmore for 2025 is $4,918,106. This translates to approximately $320 per resident and $710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Kenmore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kenmore Compared to Other Cities?

Kenmore, NY: $320
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kenmore is $320 per year, which is $144 less than the national average and $15 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kenmore:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $404 more than in Kenmore.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $197 less than in Kenmore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kenmore for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Kenmore
Cost per Kenmore Resident
Murder
$1.01 million
$66
Rape/Sexual Assault
$315,548
$21
Robbery
$536,286
$35
Assault
$904,969
$59
Kidnapping
$87,234
$6
Vehicle Theft
$464,797
$30
Burglary
$303,708
$20
Theft
$1.08 million
$70
Arson
$22,684
$1
Vandalism
$67,096
$4
Animal Cruelty
$17,460
$1
Drug Crimes
$83,749
$5
Identity Theft
$32,113
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$4,918,106
$320

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kenmore, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Kenmore totals $8,736,113 ($568 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,654,219 ($888 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Kenmore crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Kenmore’s 15,379 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Kenmore Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kenmore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.049
Robbery
1.109
Rape
0.3384
Murder
0.0349
Total Violent Crime
3.531 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.50
Vehicle Theft
1.952
Burglary
2.177
Arson
0.0611
Total Property Crime
17.69 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0936
Drug Crimes
0.7362
Vandalism
0.6107
Identity Theft
0.2698
Animal Cruelty
0.1535
Total "Other" Rate
1.864 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Kenmore is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Kenmore.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
C-
C+
C-
D+
C+
D
D+
B+
B-
C+
A
A-
B-
D+
D-
D-
A-
A-
C+
B+
B+
C+
C-
D+
D
A-
A
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kenmore is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B-
B-
A
A
A
C
C
C
C-
C
C
B
B-
B-
B+
A-
A-
B-
B-
B-
A
A+
A+
D-
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Kenmore is as safe as the New York state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kenmore, NY average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kenmore schools on SchoolGrade

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