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Is Newburgh, New York Safe?

Population 28,059 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newburgh is a smaller community of 28,059 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,598 per 100K.

Newburgh Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewburghNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.8320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2025.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate339.0--268.2
Theft Rate1598.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate214.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2026/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newburgh

Violent crime in Newburgh is close to the national average. The rate of 408.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2025.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,598 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 339 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Newburgh Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault339
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,598
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft214
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newburgh Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newburgh
408.8
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newburgh
2025.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newburgh Safety

Is Newburgh safe?
Not especially. Newburgh earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.5 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 Newburgh?
243.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2025.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newburgh safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newburgh's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,598 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newburgh?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newburgh generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newburgh police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newburgh?
No. Crime in Newburgh has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Newburgh compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Newburgh ranks behind about 70% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Newburgh to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Newburgh?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.5 per-thousand rate put Newburgh below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newburgh?
408.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (339), robbery (67), and murder (7.0) 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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