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Is Rye, New York Safe?

Population 16,614 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rye is a smaller community of 16,614 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,882 per 100K.

Rye Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRyeNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2175.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1882.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2176/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rye

Violent crime in Rye is close to the national average. The rate of 321.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2175.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,882 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rye Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary417
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,882
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rye Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rye
321.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rye
2175.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rye Safety

Is Rye safe?
Not especially. Rye earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.7 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 Rye?
249.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2175.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rye safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rye's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,882 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rye?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rye generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rye police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rye?
Crime rates have held steady in Rye, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Rye compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Rye ranks behind about 88% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rye to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rye?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.7 per-thousand rate put Rye below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rye?
321.0 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (38), and murder (4.0) 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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