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Is Beacon, New York Safe?

Population 14,931 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,931, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Beacon earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,363 per 100K.

Beacon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeaconNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1861.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1363.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

216.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1862/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beacon

Violent crime in Beacon is below the national average. The rate of 305.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1861.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,363 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beacon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,363
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Beacon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beacon
305.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beacon
1861.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon Safety

Is Beacon safe?
Not especially. Beacon earns a C with a crime rate of 216.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Beacon?
216.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1861.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beacon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beacon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,363 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beacon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beacon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beacon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beacon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Beacon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Beacon compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Beacon ranks behind about 72% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Beacon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Beacon?
Bad. A C grade and 216.7 per-thousand rate put Beacon below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beacon?
305.2 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (65), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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