Yonkers, NY Crime


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Yonkers, NY has experienced a significant decrease in crime rates in recent years. According to data, the city's violent crime rate is lower than the national average at 20.9, compared to the US average of 22.7. This is a positive trend for the city, showing that efforts to combat violence and improve safety have been effective. However, property crime still remains an issue in Yonkers, with a rate of 18.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This highlights the need for continued efforts to address property crimes and maintain the overall decrease in crime rates in Yonkers. Despite these challenges, the city is making strides in creating a safer environment for its residents.

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

Yonkers violent crime is 20.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Yonkers property crime is 18.6. (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
Yonkers, NY Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000491.3818.5232.9231.92353.5430.71396.9525.9
20014763.17.6240.8224.52282.5426.11397.8458.6
2002451.16.65.6211.7227.31911376.81124410.2
2003444.96.612.7229.8195.91917.84131105.9398.8
2004476.37.611.6231.12261887.1360.51184.2342.3
2005491.44.610.6262.4213.81725.4324.71153.4247.2
2006496.64.115.7252.9223.91778.1330.51218.6229
2007443.3522.2214.1201.91520.7324.11006.7189.8
2008457.94.521223.9208.41566327.11062.5176.3
2009477.3417.8234.9220.61555.5306.61079.2169.6
2010449.14.514.6228.3201.71430.5261.41046.7122.4
2011503.93.617.8235.2247.41558.5382.51024.6151.4
2012570.9214.1212.6342.11292.4269.6906.5116.4
2013312.6195.8308.81189.1236834.6118.5
2014485.51.516.4178.4289.11001.4206.4695.399.7
2015470.9326.8178.9262.2995.3187.4672.6135.3
2016466.2416.8201.9243.51083.8208.8751.2123.7
2017401.9417.9134.5245.61003.7178.6734.890.3
2018348.10.515.3105227.3873.2133.1662.677.4
2019353.9321112217.9912.7104732.776

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Property
per 100k
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Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Paterson, NJ841.52,162.0147,690152019
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Stamford, CT202.01,379.7130,189202019
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Bridgeport, CT581.71,701.1146,110392019

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I lived in Yonkers my entire life, close enough to the city with less congestion. Some areas are difficult to access, and you must have a car to get around. There are a  More

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I've lived in this city for over 20 years in the Bryn Mawr section and I love it. We are the closest suburb to NYC. I can go and watch a broadway show and be back at  More

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My family and I have lived in northeast Yonkers for 18 years after leaving the grime and crime of Manhattan (my home). I bought a cute colonial on a quiet street 11  More

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