The 10 Safest Cities In New York For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In New York For 2024

The first, what I would call statistically typical, city on the list is Highlands -- what with it actually having some violent crime unlike the angelic cities above it.

Another city in Orange County, Highlands actually improved a couple of spots from its spot last year.

But don't be worried -- you can still get a view of the safety of the land from this vantage point, even if you aren't so high up.

2. Sleepy Hollow

You may know Sleepy Hollow as the haunted home of the headless horseman, but don't let those old ghost stories scare you away from this safe little town. Apparently, the horseman has been on sabbatical or something, because there wasn't a single violent crime committed in Sleepy Hollow in 2022. And only ONE property crime happened during that time.

So really, it doesn't matter if you go to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a tour group at high noon or alone on a moonless midnight -- your chances of something spooky happening are about zilch regardless.

Lewisboro is all kinds of safe -- the safest place in New York to be exact.

Even more so, it's incredibly safe even on a national basis for a city of its size. There were a grand total of zero violent crimes here in the last reporting year, good for a tie for the best in the state and the overall best property crime rate.

Based on our research, the reason for this could be due to a lack of a downtown -- it's hard to rob a liquor store when there's no main street in town. Or, more to the point, there's not an abundance of easy targets walking around.

Not be confused with the Costco brand, Kirkland, NY ranks as the fourth safest place in New York.

In what's becoming a bit of a pattern here with the first three places on this list, Kirkland had no violent crimes reported in the last reporting year, but had slightly more property crime than the first two places on the list.

Located in the Oneida County on the western side of the state, you can buy your safety here in bulk -- just like the all too familiar Costco brand.

In Westchester County, New York, Bedford's stature as one of New York's safest cities is undisputed, with a 5 position in overall safety. The city's impressive total crime rate of 94/100k people per capita, which covers both violent and property offenses, underpins its secure reputation.

Bedford recorded 0 incidents of violent crime and only 16 cases of property crime, securing the #6 position in New York's property crime rankings.

Bedford is a 39.3-square-mile town characterized by a rural feel, horse farms, and diverse demographics. The town attracts a varied population, including celebrities, because of its safety record.

Chester, in Orange County, New York, stands out as the sixth safest city statewide for 2024, with a population of 8,571 fostering strong community ties. There were a remarkably low number of violent crimes, with only 0 incidents reported. The town ranks as the seventh safest against violent offenses. Property crime is equally scarce with only 9 instances, leading to a 105/100k people crime rate per person.

Chester's unique features include the historic Sugar Loaf, home to the known harness-racing horse Hambletonian 10, and diverse areas such as Camp Monroe, Glenmere Lake, and Goose Pond Mountain State Park.

7. Rye

If you're a history buff, Rye, New York, should be a stop on your itinerary. It's the hometown of John Jay, founding father and the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. For the people who live there today, it also offers one of the safest areas to reside in the state.

The town is located on Long Island Sound, just north of New York City, near the border with Connecticut. It has a population of 16,243 but only 25 property crimes and 0 violent crimes during a year. That leads to a negligible crime rate of 153/100k people.

A cozy suburb of the Big Apple, Rye's residents have a median income of $207930. The median home price in the area sits at $1980582.

8. Malverne

Malverne made a big ole leap to hit this position on our list of the safest cities in the Empire State.

In what is becoming a bit repetitive, there were 0 violent crimes reported here, but slightly more property crimes than the other places on the list ahead of it.

Malverne boasts a strong economy, plenty to do as a suburb of New York City, and a high quality of life. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey with a median home price over 665895 and median incomes above 139915.

There are either some really, really friendly neighbors in Oneida County -- or the people there never leave their house -- since so many of these top places are located there.

If you hadn't gathered, Whitestown is in Oneida County and is super safe. It has a property and violent crime rate that every place in New Mexico would die for.

Established in 2024 from areas of adjacent towns, Cairo, located in Greene County, New York, is a small town of fewer than 6,853 residents. It boasts the tenth position among New York's safest places due to its low crime rates, with a mere 0 violent crimes and 19 property crimes. The town's per capita crime rates are recorded at 0/100k people for violent offenses and 277/100k people for property crimes.

Cairo residents sleep like pharaohs knowing their security is close to pyramid-perfect.

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