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Is Dobbs Ferry, New York Safe?

Population 11,645 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,645, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dobbs Ferry earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,583 per 100K.

Dobbs Ferry Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDobbs FerryNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2128.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1583.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2129/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dobbs Ferry

Violent crime in Dobbs Ferry is close to the national average. The rate of 361.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2128.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,583 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Dobbs Ferry Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,583
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dobbs Ferry Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dobbs Ferry
361.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dobbs Ferry
2128.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dobbs Ferry Safety

Is Dobbs Ferry safe?
Not especially. Dobbs Ferry earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dobbs Ferry?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2128.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dobbs Ferry safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dobbs Ferry's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,583 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dobbs Ferry?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dobbs Ferry generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dobbs Ferry police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dobbs Ferry?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dobbs Ferry's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Dobbs Ferry compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Dobbs Ferry ranks behind about 82% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dobbs Ferry to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Dobbs Ferry?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Dobbs Ferry below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dobbs Ferry?
361.0 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (65), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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