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Is New Rochelle, New York Safe?

Population 85,864 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Rochelle has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 290.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,102 per 100K.

New Rochelle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew RochelleNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate442.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2466.52030.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate355.0--268.2
Theft Rate2102.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

290.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

442/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2467/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Rochelle

Violent crime in New Rochelle is above the national average. The rate of 442.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2466.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,102 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 355 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

New Rochelle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault355
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery102
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,102
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Rochelle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Rochelle
442.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Rochelle
2466.5
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Rochelle Safety

Is New Rochelle safe?
Not especially. New Rochelle earns a D- with a crime rate of 290.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Rochelle?
290.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 442.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2466.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Rochelle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Rochelle's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,102 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Rochelle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Rochelle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Rochelle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Rochelle?
No. Crime in New Rochelle has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does New Rochelle compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. New Rochelle ranks behind about 84% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is New Rochelle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in New Rochelle?
Bad. A D- grade and 290.9 per-thousand rate put New Rochelle below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 442 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Rochelle?
442.0 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (355), robbery (102), and murder (8.0) 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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