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Is Mount Vernon, New York Safe?

Population 72,304 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Vernon earns a C- safety grade with 228.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Mount Vernon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount VernonNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1898.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate283.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate248.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1898/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Vernon

Violent crime in Mount Vernon is close to the national average. The rate of 389.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1898.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Vernon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault283
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft248
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Vernon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
389.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
1898.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon Safety

Is Mount Vernon safe?
Not especially. Mount Vernon earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.8 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 Mount Vernon?
228.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1898.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Vernon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Vernon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Vernon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Vernon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Vernon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Vernon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mount Vernon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Mount Vernon compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Mount Vernon ranks behind about 61% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Vernon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mount Vernon?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.8 per-thousand rate put Mount Vernon below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Vernon?
389.1 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (283), robbery (93), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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