If you’re a New Yorker who’s ever wondered where the safest cities to live in the state are, then read on to find out. In our post, we’ll be discussing the 5 safest cities in the state of New York. These rankings are based on data collected by the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program and originally appeared on the Safewise blog.
The cities on our list have very low crime rates, though the state is on par with national averages. New Yorkers reported 4.46 violent crimes per 1000 residents, close to the national rate of 4.49. Additionally, data shows that New York does even better regarding property crime rates. The state property crime rate is 16.13, over 10 points below the national average.
So, did your town make the cut for the top 5 safest cities in New York? Keep reading to find out. To find out the 20 safest cities in New York, read Safewise’s full report on their blog.
(1) Lewisboro Town
Population: 12.823
Median Income: $148,824
Violent Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.00
Property Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.08
(2) Mount Hope Town
Population: 6,904
Median Income: $81,722
Violent Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.00
Property Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.72
(3) Kirkland Town
Population: 8,204
Median Income: $63,542
Violent Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.00
Property Crime Rate (per 1000): 2.44
(4) Malverne Village
Population: 8,548
Median Income: $106,250
Violent Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.00
Property Crime Rate (per 1000): 2.57
(5) Horseheads Village
Population: 6,559
Median Income: $47,377
Violent Crime Rate (per 1000): 0.00
Property Crime Rate (per 1000): 6.56
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