Westchester County, located just north of New York City, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Westchester County is 9.8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also relatively low in this county, with a rate of 20.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. However, even with these lower rates, crime is still a concern for residents in Westchester County. The county has experienced its share of high-profile crimes, including shootings and robberies, but overall, the community has been proactive in addressing and preventing crime. Law enforcement, community organizations, and residents all play a role in keeping Westchester County a safe and desirable place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Westchester County violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Westchester County property crime is 20.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Westchester, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.