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Is Sleepy Hollow, New York Safe?

Population 11,474 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sleepy Hollow is a smaller community of 11,474 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,264 per 100K.

Sleepy Hollow Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSleepy HollowNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1928.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1264.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate176.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1929/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sleepy Hollow

Violent crime in Sleepy Hollow is below the national average. The rate of 304.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1928.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,264 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sleepy Hollow Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,264
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft176
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sleepy Hollow Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sleepy Hollow
304.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sleepy Hollow
1928.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sleepy Hollow Safety

Is Sleepy Hollow safe?
Not especially. Sleepy Hollow earns a C with a crime rate of 223.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sleepy Hollow?
223.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1928.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sleepy Hollow safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sleepy Hollow's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,264 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sleepy Hollow?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sleepy Hollow generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sleepy Hollow police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sleepy Hollow?
Crime rates have held steady in Sleepy Hollow, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Sleepy Hollow compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Sleepy Hollow ranks behind about 72% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sleepy Hollow to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sleepy Hollow?
Bad. A C grade and 223.3 per-thousand rate put Sleepy Hollow below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sleepy Hollow?
304.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (72), and murder (5.0) 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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