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Is New Square, New York Safe?

Population 10,214 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Square is a smaller community of 10,214 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,762 per 100K.

New Square Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew SquareNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2119.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1762.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate317.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2120/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Square

Violent crime in New Square is close to the national average. The rate of 311.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2119.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,762 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Square Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,762
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft317
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Square Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Square
311.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Square
2119.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Square Safety

Is New Square safe?
Not especially. New Square earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 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 New Square?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2119.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Square safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Square's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,762 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Square?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Square generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Square police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Square?
No. Crime in New Square has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does New Square compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. New Square ranks behind about 84% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Square 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 New Square?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put New Square below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Square?
311.6 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) 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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