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Is Kiryas Joel, New York Safe?

Population 47,147 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kiryas Joel has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 272.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,924 per 100K.

Kiryas Joel Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKiryas JoelNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.9320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2442.22030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1924.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2442/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kiryas Joel

Violent crime in Kiryas Joel is below the national average. The rate of 278.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2442.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,924 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kiryas Joel Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,924
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kiryas Joel Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kiryas Joel
278.9
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kiryas Joel
2442.2
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kiryas Joel Safety

Is Kiryas Joel safe?
Not especially. Kiryas Joel earns a D with a crime rate of 272.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kiryas Joel?
272.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2442.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kiryas Joel safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kiryas Joel's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,924 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kiryas Joel?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kiryas Joel generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kiryas Joel police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kiryas Joel?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kiryas Joel's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Kiryas Joel compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Kiryas Joel ranks behind about 87% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel?
Bad. A D grade and 272.1 per-thousand rate put Kiryas Joel below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kiryas Joel?
278.9 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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