Ten Most Dangerous Cities in New York State: Surprisingly, NYC Isn't on the List

The FBI releases statewide crime figures annually. Despite its bad reputation, New York City did not make it into the top ten most criminal cities in the region. The list of the 10 most dangerous cities in the state of New York was compiled by the publication Only in Your State.

1. Buffalo

According to the FBI, Buffalo is the most dangerous metropolis in New York State. Last year, this city of 258 was in second place. In Buffalo, there were 000 violent crimes per 1 residents in a year. This is the highest rate among cities in the state of New York.

2 Niagara Falls

As much as we love to visit the most famous waterfall in the world, unfortunately, it does not protect the inhabitants of the town near it from trouble. Over the past year, there have been over 4 property crimes per 068 residents in Niagara Falls.

3. Binghamton

The city of Binghamton, with a population of over 44, ranks second in New York City for property crimes at 000 per 4 residents. And - the third place in the rating for all crimes.

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4. Schenectady

During the year, the city of Schenectady rose from 11th to 4th place in the list of the most dangerous cities in New York. Schenectady is home to just over 66 people and if you live here there is a 000% chance of being a victim of property crime. The rate of violent crime in Schenectady is also quite high.

5. Rochester

We love to relax on the banks of the Genesi River and admire the fascinating architecture of the city. But according to the latest FBI figures, Rochester is the fifth most dangerous city in all of New York.

6. Watertown

This is one of the smallest cities in the top ten most dangerous in New York. According to the FBI, there is a 1 in 145 chance that Watertown residents will be the victims of violent crime.

7. Albany

The state capital of New York is ranked seventh in the list of the most dangerous cities in the region. She was in the same place in previous years.

8. Johnson City

Johnson City had 4 property crimes per 133 residents, making it the third most dangerous property crime in all of New York. Violent crime is also high there.

9. Utica

Another place that has unfortunately moved up in the rankings from the previous year is Utica. It was considered the sixteenth most dangerous city in New York, but now ranked ninth. Only 60 people live in Utica. But, according to the latest FBI data, the situation here is getting worse. Utica residents have a 000 in 1 chance of becoming a victim of a crime.

10. Syracuse

The city's violent crime rate has been steadily declining, which has allowed Syracuse to drop one spot - from No. 9 to No. 10 - from the previous year. Unfortunately, this city is still in the top ten.