Shooktown, NY
Is Lockport, NY (Shooktown) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe19
Medium28
Low28
Other97
3 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape1
Child involved1
Assault0
Other1
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a white minivan that has reportedly been parked for several days near the post office on Main Street in Newfane. | Main St, Newfane, NY 14108 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of McCollum Street and East Avenue in the Newfane area, involving a vehicle identified by its license plate. | East Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services were dispatched to a location near Maple Avenue for a 59-year-old man experiencing weakness, sweating, paleness, and flu-like symptoms following recent surgery. A basic life support response was recommended. | Maple Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment report near an old liquor store on Jackson Street. | Jackson St, Olcott, NY 14126 | Disturbance |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a woman who fell and is complaining of abdominal pain near William Street women's unit. Basic life support priority was recommended. | William St, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Coomer Road in the Olcott and West Lake area for a reported 53-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing inside a house. Additional EMT support and advanced life support were requested, and mutual aid from Wilson EMS was dispatched to assist. | Coomer Rd, Burt, NY 14028 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a location on Coomer Road in Burt, New York, for a 53-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Advanced life support was requested. | Coomer Rd, Burt, NY 14028 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation at a building on Washington Street near Franklin and Lockport streets, with no symptoms reported by occupants. | Lockport St, Olcott, NY 14126 | Fire |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible domestic disturbance in an apartment building and two separate medical calls. One involves an adult man near West Ave with a severe leg laceration and heavy bleeding after contact with a bed frame, where responders report using a tourniquet. Another involves an adult man at an apartment complex on Oliver Street with swollen legs and breathing difficulty, noted as a COPD patient. Units are dispatched and report arriving on scene at these locations. | Hillcrest Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are responding to a medical emergency near West Ave in Newfane for an adult man with a serious leg cut from a bed frame and heavy bleeding. Advanced life support has been requested to assist. | West Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$234,881
Average Rent
$1,520
Vacancy Rate
11.1%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview of Shooktown, NY
Shooktown is a suburban neighborhood in Lockport, NY, with mostly small to medium single-family homes and apartments.
The area has a moderate vacancy rate and a diverse population with notable Jamaican and Italian ancestry.
AffordableSuburbanDiverse AncestryShort Commutes
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1940 and 1999.
| Vacancy Rate | 11.1 |
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What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is above average, indicating some empty homes or apartments.
Most homes built between 1940 and 1999.
Families and Lifestyle
Shooktown has a mix of occupations and a below average income level with some child poverty.
Diverse occupations including executive, manufacturing, and service jobs.
Short commute times support work-life balance.
Diverse Workforce — Residents work in management, manufacturing, sales, and clerical roles.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute under 15 minutes.
| Child Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
|---|---|
| Executive/Professional Share | 43.1% |
Demographics and Culture
| Executive/Professional Share | 43.1 |
|---|---|
| Income Level | |
| Jamaican Ancestry | 5.5 |
| Italian Ancestry | 20.2 |
| Top Languages | English (97.5%), Polish (7.1%) |
| Top Ancestries | German (28.7%), Italian (20.2%), Irish (20.0%), English (11.4%), Jamaican (5.5%) |
Commute Patterns
Shooktown residents enjoy some of the shortest commutes in the US, mostly driving alone.
Short commutes and high solo driving rates characterize this suburban neighborhood.
Short Commutes — 32.9% commute under 15 minutes.
Car Dependent — Most residents drive alone; some carpool.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 77.1 |
| Carpool Rate | 6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical commute time in Shooktown?
Most residents commute under 15 minutes.
What languages are spoken here?
English is dominant; Polish is spoken by 7.1% of residents.