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New York Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 62 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

125.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

949.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

98/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in New York

National Context

New York Ranks Well Below National Crime Averages

New York maintains an average total crime rate of 1,074.4 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This data places the Empire State among the safer regions in the country, reporting less than half the typical volume of criminal activity.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Crimes Drive Majority of State Incidents

Property crime dominates the landscape at 949.4 incidents per 100,000 people, while violent crime remains notably low at 125.0. New York's violent crime rate sits far below the national benchmark of 369.8, suggesting that most safety concerns for residents involve non-violent offenses.

Safest Counties

Historic Lows Reported in New York City Boroughs

New York, Bronx, and Kings counties report the state's lowest total crime rates, all falling below 1.0 incident per 100,000 residents. These boroughs stand out for reporting near-zero figures across both violent and property categories according to current data sets.

Crime Hotspots

Understanding Higher Crime Rates in Upstate Hubs

Albany County leads the state with a total crime rate of 3,026.6 per 100,000 residents, followed by Schenectady and Erie counties. These upstate urban centers exceed the national average primarily due to property crime concentrations, rather than high levels of violent activity.

The Takeaway

A Generally Safe Outlook for Empire State Residents

With a total crime rate roughly 55% lower than the national average, New York remains a statistically safe place for residents and prospective movers. Safety levels vary between the exceptionally low-rate metropolitan boroughs and the higher-volume upstate cities, making localized research essential.

All New York Counties

CountySafety Score
Bronx County100/100
Kings County100/100
New York County100/100
Hamilton County100/100
Essex County100/100
Schuyler County100/100
Otsego County100/100
Putnam County100/100
Allegany County99/100
Greene County99/100
Lewis County99/100
Clinton County99/100
Schoharie County99/100
Washington County99/100
Wyoming County99/100
Delaware County99/100
Steuben County99/100
Tioga County99/100
Franklin County99/100
Sullivan County99/100
Yates County99/100
Ulster County99/100
Columbia County99/100
St. Lawrence County99/100
Livingston County99/100
Saratoga County99/100
Wayne County99/100
Dutchess County98/100
Orleans County98/100
Warren County98/100
Cayuga County98/100
Fulton County98/100
Ontario County98/100
Orange County98/100
Rockland County98/100
Seneca County98/100
Westchester County98/100
Chenango County98/100
Madison County98/100
Montgomery County98/100
Jefferson County98/100
Oswego County98/100
Cattaraugus County98/100
Nassau County98/100
Suffolk County98/100
Herkimer County98/100
Chemung County98/100
Niagara County98/100
Genesee County98/100
Chautauqua County97/100
Oneida County97/100
Rensselaer County97/100
Onondaga County97/100
Tompkins County97/100
Monroe County96/100
Broome County96/100
Cortland County96/100
Erie County96/100
Schenectady County96/100
Albany County95/100
Queens County—
Richmond County—

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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