New Rochelle, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: New Rochelle, NY Crime & Safety (2026)

Is New Rochelle safe to live in?

By the numbers, New Rochelle is remarkably safe. Of the 63 neighborhoods analyzed for 2026, 81% earned a Grade A and an additional 15.9% earned a Grade B, meaning 97% of all neighborhoods fall into the safe category. The city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). No neighborhood in New Rochelle received a Grade D or F. The overall city crime grade is a C, which reflects the urban density and activity of certain commercial corridors rather than the residential experience most residents encounter day-to-day. For context, areas like Wykagyl Park, Quaker Ridge, and Daisy Farms all carry A+ ratings, representing the kind of safety profile you'd expect from communities with median household incomes well above $150,000.

What is the crime rate in New Rochelle compared to its neighborhoods?

New Rochelle's overall crime grade is a C at the city level, but that figure is heavily influenced by a small number of higher-activity areas. When you break it down by neighborhood, the data tells a more nuanced story: 51 out of 63 neighborhoods (81%) rate A, 10 neighborhoods (15.9%) rate B, and only 2 neighborhoods (3.2%) rate C. The two neighborhoods with the highest relative crime activity are Palmer Avenue (C+) and Downtown New Rochelle (C+) — both of which are dense, commercially active zones. Chatsworth - City Park (B-), Residence Park (B), and Homewood Park (B) round out the higher-activity tier but still fall within the broadly safe range. In short, the city-wide C grade does not represent the typical neighborhood experience, which skews strongly toward A-rated safety.

What are the safest neighborhoods in New Rochelle in 2026?

Ten neighborhoods earned the top A+ safety grade in 2026. Here's how they compare:

• Wykagyl Park — A+ | Population: ~976 | Median Income: $291,847 — the highest-income neighborhood on the list and consistently the top-ranked for safety.
• Quaker Ridge — A+ | Population: ~376 | Median Income: $153,502
• White Birches — A+ | Population: ~340 | Median Income: $153,500
• Vaneck Estates — A+ | Population: ~481 | Median Income: $157,655
• Daisy Farms — A+ | Population: ~450 | Median Income: $220,859
• Pinebrook Heights — A+ | Population: ~391 | Median Income: $190,838
• Bayberry — A+ | Population: ~439 | Median Income: $209,678
• Maplewood - Rosedale — A+ | Population: ~364 | Median Income: $153,516
• Forest Knolls / Larchmont Woods — A+ | Population: ~806 | Median Income: $214,783
• Wykagyl Crossways — A+ | Population: ~1,044 | Median Income: $216,812

These neighborhoods share a pattern: lower population density, higher median household incomes (ranging from $153,500 to nearly $292,000), and strong community cohesion. Families and individuals prioritizing safety will find these areas among the most secure in all of Westchester County.

Which neighborhoods in New Rochelle have higher crime?

Only 2 of 63 neighborhoods (3.2%) received a C grade, and none received a D or F. The areas with the most elevated crime activity relative to the rest of the city are:

• Palmer Avenue — C+: A mixed-use corridor with higher foot traffic and commercial density.
• Downtown New Rochelle — C+: The city's urban core, which sees higher incident volumes typical of downtown areas in cities of this size.

The next tier — Chatsworth - City Park (B-), Residence Park (B), and Homewood Park (B) — still rate as safe overall but show modestly higher activity than the city's A-rated majority. It's worth noting that a B- or C+ grade in New Rochelle context means elevated relative to very safe neighbors, not dangerous in absolute terms.

Is New Rochelle a good place to buy a home in 2026?

From a safety and economic standpoint, the data supports New Rochelle as a strong residential choice. The median home value is $560,763 and the median household income is $81,735, reflecting a market where homeowners have meaningful equity. With 97% of neighborhoods graded A or B for safety, buyers have a wide selection of secure areas to choose from. The unemployment rate of 7% and a poverty rate of 11% are worth monitoring, but they are concentrated in specific zones rather than spread evenly across the city. Neighborhoods like Wykagyl Crossways (A+, ~1,044 residents) and Forest Knolls / Larchmont Woods (A+, ~806 residents) offer larger community footprints with top-tier safety grades, making them particularly attractive for families evaluating long-term stability. The median rent of $1,537 also positions New Rochelle as relatively accessible compared to neighboring Westchester communities.

How does New Rochelle's safety grade distribution compare across its 63 neighborhoods?

The grade distribution across New Rochelle's 63 analyzed neighborhoods in 2026 breaks down as follows:

• Grade A: 51 neighborhoods — 81% of the city
• Grade B: 10 neighborhoods — 15.9% of the city
• Grade C: 2 neighborhoods — 3.2% of the city
• Grade D: 0 neighborhoods — 0%
• Grade F: 0 neighborhoods — 0%

The complete absence of D and F grades is a meaningful data point. It means that even the lowest-rated areas in New Rochelle do not fall into the categories associated with persistently high crime. The concentration of A grades (81%) is unusually high for a city of New Rochelle's size and density (2,979 residents per square mile), and it underscores why the city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A) despite the overall city crime grade of C.