Crime Safety Grade

A-

New Rochelle, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 88% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 63+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is New Rochelle Safe?

With an overall crime index of 62, New Rochelle has a 38% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 321. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Wykagyl Park earning an A+ grade while Palmer Avenue rates C+.

Crime Index Comparison

New Rochelle
62
New York Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
62
38% below average
Violent Crime
78
22% below average
Property Crime
74
26% below average
Safe Areas
97%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in New Rochelle

1 in 321

Property crime: 1 in 338

Where Is It Safe in New Rochelle?

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New Rochelle Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 13% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 49% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 71 ▼ 29%
Assault Violent 85 ▼ 15%
Robbery Violent 79 ▼ 21%
Burglary Property 51 ▼ 49%
Larceny / Theft Property 85 ▼ 15%
Vehicle Theft Property 87 ▼ 13%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All New Rochelle Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Pinebrook Heights A+ 10
2 Wykagyl Park A+ 10
3 Quaker Ridge A+ 12
4 White Birches A+ 12
5 Forest Knolls / Larchmont Woods A+ 18
6 Maplewood - Rosedale A+ 12
7 Vaneck Estates A+ 12
8 Bayberry A+ 10
9 Daisy Farms A+ 7
10 Wykagyl Crossways A+ 19
11 Highland Park A+ 33
12 Paine Heights A+ 15
13 Northfield / Northridge A+ 25
14 Cherry Lawn A+ 12
15 Brookridge A+ 12
16 Lake Isle A+ 23
17 Bonnie Crest A 22
18 Kensington Woods A 21
19 Ward Acres Homes A 21
20 Twin Lakes / Nature Study Woods A 38
21 Ward Acres Reserve A 20
22 Forest Heights A 25
23 Pinebrook A 13
24 Wykagyl Business District A 39
25 Pineridge A 43
26 Beechmont A 41
27 Sycamore Park A 63
28 Wykagyl Estates A 56
29 Wykagyl Crossways A 56
30 Interlaken A 114
31 Hillcrest A 23
32 Homestead Park A 67
33 Isle of Sans Souci A 52
34 Premium Point Park A- 39
35 Sutton Manor A- 39
36 Emerson Estates / Hazlehurst Park A- 39
37 Feeney Park A- 67
38 Eastchester Road A- 48
39 Halcyon Park A- 28
40 Huguenot Park A- 62
41 Spencer Park A- 81
42 Sun Haven A- 78
43 Davenport's Neck A- 131
44 Riviera Shores A- 131
45 David's Island A- 131
46 Anchorage A- 129
47 French Ridge / Webster Ridge A- 101
48 Echo Manor A- 68
49 Southside A- 107
50 Rochelle Park - Rochelle Heights Historic District A- 67
51 West End A- 137
52 Glen Island Park B+ 97
53 Neptune Island B+ 99
54 Shore Road B+ 100
55 Glenwood Lake B+ 70
56 Franklin Avenue B 127
57 Chauncey Estates B 99
58 Homewood Park B 132
59 Residence Park B 166
60 Fifth Avenue Commercial District B- 137
61 Chatsworth - City Park B- 137
62 Downtown - New Rochelle C+ 140
63 Palmer Avenue C+ 147

New Rochelle Crime by Zip Code

10804
A+ Index: 26
10805
A- Index: 124
10801
B+ Index: 110
10802
C- Index: 180

New Rochelle Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
79,367
Median Income
$81,735
Home Value
$560,763
Median Rent
$1,537
Home Ownership
53%

Racial Demographics

White
56.7%
Black
22.3%
Hispanic
33.6%
Asian
5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle has an overall crime index of 62, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 97% of neighborhoods in New Rochelle are rated A or B for safety.
Is New Rochelle safe to live in?
New Rochelle has a crime safety grade of A-. Very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Rochelle?
The safest neighborhoods in New Rochelle based on crime data include Wykagyl Park, Quaker Ridge, White Birches, Vaneck Estates, and Daisy Farms. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does New Rochelle crime compare to the national average?
New Rochelle's overall crime index is 62 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 38% lower than the typical US city.

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