Suffern, NY Crime


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Suffern, NY has seen a significant decrease in crime rates compared to the national average. According to , the violent crime rate in Suffern is only 8.1, while the US average is 22.7. This means that Suffern is a relatively safe place to live and work. However, property crime is still a concern with a rate of 12.5, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. While these numbers may seem alarming, it's important to note that they have improved over recent years, thanks to the efforts of law enforcement and community organizations. With a lower crime rate, Suffern residents can feel more secure and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this beautiful town.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Suffern violent crime is 8.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Suffern property crime is 12.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Suffern, NY Crime History
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Great place to raise a  More

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If you want to know what I can't stand about going to visit my parents in Suffern, it's the fact that the Hasidic Jews from other parts of the town of  More

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Suffern has express trains that allow you to get to NYC in under an hour. It has agrets bakery downtown (Crumbs) a movie theater with an organ, all different types of  More

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