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Is Tarrytown, New York Safe?

Population 11,890 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,890, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tarrytown earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,233 per 100K.

Tarrytown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTarrytownNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate212.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1871.32030.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1233.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

212/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1871/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tarrytown

Violent crime in Tarrytown is well below the national average. The rate of 212.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1871.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,233 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tarrytown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,233
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tarrytown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tarrytown
212.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tarrytown
1871.3
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tarrytown Safety

Is Tarrytown safe?
Not especially. Tarrytown earns a C with a crime rate of 208.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tarrytown?
208.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 212.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1871.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tarrytown safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tarrytown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tarrytown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tarrytown?
Crime rates have held steady in Tarrytown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Tarrytown compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Tarrytown ranks behind about 71% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Tarrytown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tarrytown?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Tarrytown?
212.2 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (29), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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