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Is Harrison, New York Safe?

Population 32,273 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 32,273, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Harrison earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,313 per 100K.

Harrison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarrisonNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2021.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1313.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2022/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harrison

Violent crime in Harrison is close to the national average. The rate of 386.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2021.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,313 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Harrison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,313
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harrison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrison
386.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrison
2021.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison Safety

Is Harrison safe?
Not especially. Harrison earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.8 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 Harrison?
240.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2021.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harrison safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Harrison's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,313 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Harrison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harrison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harrison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harrison?
No. Crime in Harrison has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Harrison compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Harrison ranks behind about 68% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Harrison to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Harrison?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.8 per-thousand rate put Harrison below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Harrison?
386.0 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), 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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