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Is Spring Valley, New York Safe?

Population 34,482 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Spring Valley is a smaller community of 34,482 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,372 per 100K.

Spring Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpring ValleyNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2214.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1372.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2214/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spring Valley

Violent crime in Spring Valley is below the national average. The rate of 280.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2214.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,372 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spring Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,372
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spring Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spring Valley
280.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spring Valley
2214.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Valley Safety

Is Spring Valley safe?
Not especially. Spring Valley earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Spring Valley?
249.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2214.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spring Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Spring Valley's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,372 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spring Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spring Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spring Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spring Valley?
Crime rates have held steady in Spring Valley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Spring Valley compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Spring Valley ranks behind about 83% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.5 per-thousand rate put Spring Valley below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Spring Valley?
280.3 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (55), 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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