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Is Ossining, New York Safe?

Population 27,579 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ossining has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 273.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,645 per 100K.

Ossining Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOssiningNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2355.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1645.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2356/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ossining

Violent crime in Ossining is close to the national average. The rate of 383.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2355.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,645 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ossining Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery96
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,645
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ossining Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ossining
383.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ossining
2355.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ossining Safety

Is Ossining safe?
Not especially. Ossining earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.9 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 Ossining?
273.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2355.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ossining safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ossining's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,645 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ossining?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ossining generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ossining police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ossining?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ossining's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Ossining compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Ossining 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 Ossining 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 Ossining?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.9 per-thousand rate put Ossining below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ossining?
383.4 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (96), 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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