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Is Mount Kisco, New York Safe?

Population 10,757 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Kisco is a smaller community of 10,757 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,058 per 100K.

Mount Kisco Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount KiscoNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1642.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1058.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1643/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Kisco

Violent crime in Mount Kisco is close to the national average. The rate of 363.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1642.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,058 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Kisco Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,058
075% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Kisco Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Kisco
363.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Kisco
1642.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Kisco Safety

Is Mount Kisco safe?
It depends on where in Mount Kisco you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Mount Kisco?
200.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1642.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Kisco safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mount Kisco has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Kisco?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Kisco generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Kisco police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Kisco?
No. Crime in Mount Kisco has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Mount Kisco compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Mount Kisco ranks behind about 65% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Kisco to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mount Kisco?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Kisco?
363.0 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (74), and murder (4.0) 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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