Mount Vernon, NY has a relatively lower rate of crime compared to the national average. Its violent crime rate is 36.7 while the US average is 22.7, and its property crime rate is 28 compared to the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Mount Vernon is a relatively safe city for residents and visitors to enjoy. Despite this, it is still important for everyone to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to stay safe in any environment.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Vernon violent crime is 36.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Vernon property crime is 28.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.