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Is Peekskill, New York Safe?

Population 25,891 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Peekskill is a smaller community of 25,891 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,066 per 100K.

Peekskill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPeekskillNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1744.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1066.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate159.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1745/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Peekskill

Violent crime in Peekskill is below the national average. The rate of 263.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1744.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,066 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Peekskill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,066
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft159
050% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Peekskill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peekskill
263.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peekskill
1744.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Peekskill Safety

Is Peekskill safe?
It depends on where in Peekskill you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Peekskill?
200.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1744.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Peekskill safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Peekskill has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Peekskill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Peekskill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Peekskill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Peekskill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Peekskill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Peekskill compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Peekskill ranks behind about 67% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Peekskill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Peekskill?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Peekskill?
263.4 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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