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Is Woodbury, New York Safe?

Population 11,571 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,571, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Woodbury earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,244 per 100K.

Woodbury Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodburyNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1898.12030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1244.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1898/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodbury

Violent crime in Woodbury is below the national average. The rate of 257.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1898.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,244 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodbury Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,244
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodbury Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodbury
257.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodbury
1898.1
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodbury Safety

Is Woodbury safe?
Not especially. Woodbury earns a C with a crime rate of 215.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Woodbury?
215.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1898.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodbury safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Woodbury 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 Woodbury?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodbury generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodbury police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodbury?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Woodbury's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Woodbury compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Woodbury ranks behind about 74% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Woodbury 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 Woodbury?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodbury?
257.5 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (65), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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