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Is Scarsdale, New York Safe?

Population 18,194 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,194, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Scarsdale earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,635 per 100K.

Scarsdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricScarsdaleNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.8320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2148.12030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate267.0--268.2
Theft Rate1635.0--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+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2148/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Scarsdale

Violent crime in Scarsdale is close to the national average. The rate of 361.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2148.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,635 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Scarsdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault267
0100% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,635
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Scarsdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Scarsdale
361.8
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Scarsdale
2148.1
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Scarsdale Safety

Is Scarsdale safe?
Not especially. Scarsdale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 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 Scarsdale?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2148.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Scarsdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Scarsdale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,635 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Scarsdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Scarsdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Scarsdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Scarsdale?
Crime rates have held steady in Scarsdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Scarsdale compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Scarsdale ranks behind about 84% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Scarsdale below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Scarsdale?
361.8 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (267), robbery (78), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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