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Is Port Chester, New York Safe?

Population 32,303 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Chester is a smaller community of 32,303 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,584 per 100K.

Port Chester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort ChesterNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2139.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1584.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2140/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Chester

Violent crime in Port Chester is close to the national average. The rate of 325.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2139.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,584 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Chester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,584
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Chester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Chester
325.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Chester
2139.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Chester Safety

Is Port Chester safe?
Not especially. Port Chester earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.5 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 Port Chester?
246.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2139.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Chester safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Chester's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,584 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Chester?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Chester generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Chester police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Chester?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Port Chester's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Port Chester compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Port Chester ranks behind about 68% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Port Chester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Port Chester?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.5 per-thousand rate put Port Chester below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Chester?
325.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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