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Is Chestnut Ridge, New York Safe?

Population 10,987 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chestnut Ridge is a smaller community of 10,987 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,470 per 100K.

Chestnut Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChestnut RidgeNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2031.52030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1470.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2032/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chestnut Ridge

Violent crime in Chestnut Ridge is below the national average. The rate of 254.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2031.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,470 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chestnut Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,470
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chestnut Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chestnut Ridge
254.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chestnut Ridge
2031.5
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut Ridge Safety

Is Chestnut Ridge safe?
Not especially. Chestnut Ridge earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chestnut Ridge?
228.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2031.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chestnut Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chestnut Ridge's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,470 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chestnut Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chestnut Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chestnut Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chestnut Ridge?
No. Crime in Chestnut Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Chestnut Ridge compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Chestnut Ridge ranks behind about 70% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Chestnut Ridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Chestnut Ridge?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.6 per-thousand rate put Chestnut Ridge below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chestnut Ridge?
254.5 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (39), 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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