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Is Haverstraw, New York Safe?

Population 12,791 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Haverstraw is a smaller community of 12,791 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,778 per 100K.

Haverstraw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaverstrawNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.8320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2103.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1778.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate191.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2104/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Haverstraw

Violent crime in Haverstraw is below the national average. The rate of 276.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2103.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,778 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Haverstraw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,778
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft191
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Haverstraw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haverstraw
276.8
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haverstraw
2103.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Haverstraw Safety

Is Haverstraw safe?
Not especially. Haverstraw earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Haverstraw?
238.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2103.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Haverstraw safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Haverstraw's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,778 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Haverstraw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Haverstraw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Haverstraw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Haverstraw?
Crime rates have held steady in Haverstraw, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Haverstraw compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Haverstraw ranks behind about 79% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Haverstraw to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Haverstraw?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.1 per-thousand rate put Haverstraw below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Haverstraw?
276.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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