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Is Suffern, New York Safe?

Population 11,796 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Suffern is a smaller community of 11,796 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,396 per 100K.

Suffern Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSuffernNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1698.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1396.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1699/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Suffern

Violent crime in Suffern is close to the national average. The rate of 345.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1698.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,396 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Suffern Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,396
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Suffern Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Suffern
345.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Suffern
1698.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Suffern Safety

Is Suffern safe?
Not especially. Suffern earns a C with a crime rate of 204.4 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 Suffern?
204.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1698.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Suffern safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Suffern has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Suffern?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Suffern generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Suffern police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Suffern?
Crime rates have held steady in Suffern, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Suffern compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Suffern ranks behind about 71% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Suffern 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 Suffern?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Suffern?
345.4 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (82), 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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