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Is White Plains, New York Safe?

Population 62,871 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for White Plains means there's room for concern. The 233.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,835 per 100K.

White Plains Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhite PlainsNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2044.52030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1835.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2045/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for White Plains

Violent crime in White Plains is below the national average. The rate of 292.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2044.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,835 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

White Plains Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,835
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How White Plains Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

White Plains
292.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

White Plains
2044.5
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About White Plains Safety

Is White Plains safe?
Not especially. White Plains earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in White Plains?
233.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2044.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is White Plains safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. White Plains's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,835 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in White Plains?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in White Plains generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the White Plains police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in White Plains?
Yes, there's been an uptick. White Plains's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does White Plains compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. White Plains ranks behind about 70% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is White Plains to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in White Plains?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.7 per-thousand rate put White Plains below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in White Plains?
292.1 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (63), 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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