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Is Yonkers, New York Safe?

Population 212,603 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Yonkers runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 89% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,820 per 100K.

Yonkers Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYonkersNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.5320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2498.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate312.0--268.2
Theft Rate1820.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate488.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

292.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2499/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yonkers

Violent crime in Yonkers is above the national average. The rate of 422.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2498.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,820 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 312 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Yonkers Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault312
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,820
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft488
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yonkers Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yonkers
422.5
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yonkers
2498.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yonkers Safety

Is Yonkers safe?
Not especially. Yonkers earns a D- with a crime rate of 292.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yonkers?
292.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2498.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yonkers safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yonkers's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,820 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yonkers?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yonkers generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yonkers police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yonkers?
Crime rates have held steady in Yonkers, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Yonkers compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Yonkers ranks behind about 84% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Yonkers to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Yonkers?
Bad. A D- grade and 292.1 per-thousand rate put Yonkers below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yonkers?
422.5 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (312), robbery (95), and murder (9.0) 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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