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Is West Haverstraw, New York Safe?

Population 11,025 · Safer than 50% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Haverstraw is a smaller community of 11,025 people with a B- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 179.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,188 per 100K.

West Haverstraw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest HaverstrawNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate195.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1603.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1188.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyB-

179.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

196/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1603/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Haverstraw

Violent crime in West Haverstraw is well below the national average. The rate of 195.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1603.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,188 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Haverstraw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,188
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Haverstraw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Haverstraw
195.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Haverstraw
1603.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Haverstraw Safety

Is West Haverstraw safe?
It depends on where in West Haverstraw you are. The city gets a B- overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in West Haverstraw?
179.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 195.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1603.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Haverstraw safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. West Haverstraw has a B- 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 West Haverstraw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Haverstraw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Haverstraw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Haverstraw?
No. Crime in West Haverstraw has been trending down, which is good news for the B--rated city.
How does West Haverstraw compare to other cities in New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. West Haverstraw isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is West Haverstraw to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in West Haverstraw?
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 50th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in West Haverstraw?
195.6 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (34), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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