Crime
Although statistically lower in crime than cities in Upstate New York such as Buffalo and Rochester, Niagara Falls still suffers from a higher than average crime rate. In wake of recent gun violence, volunteer groups such as the "SNUG" movement have been mobilized to stop violence in Niagara Falls, and promote positive community involvement in Niagara Falls poorest and highest crime areas. Niagara Falls is number 51 on NeighborhoodScout’s ® Top 100 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S. for 2012.
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