Crime Safety Grade

B+

White Plains, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 93% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 27+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is White Plains Safe?

With an overall crime index of 51, White Plains has a 49% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 379. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Saxon Woods earning an A+ grade while Carhart rates B-.

Crime Index Comparison

White Plains
51
New York Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
51
49% below average
Violent Crime
66
34% below average
Property Crime
64
36% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in White Plains

1 in 379

Property crime: 1 in 391

Where Is It Safe in White Plains?

White Plains Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 5% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 78% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 62 ▼ 38%
Assault Violent 67 ▼ 33%
Robbery Violent 69 ▼ 31%
Burglary Property 22 ▼ 78%
Larceny / Theft Property 95 ▼ 5%
Vehicle Theft Property 74 ▼ 26%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All White Plains Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Havilands Manor A+ 12
2 Soundview A+ 8
3 Saxon Woods A+ 11
4 Idle Forest A+ 5
5 Holbrooke A+ 11
6 Hillair Circle A+ 11
7 Rosedale A+ 30
8 Reynal Park A+ 17
9 Rocky Dell A+ 39
10 North Street A+ 22
11 Gedney Meadows A+ 30
12 Gedney Farms A+ 36
13 Colonial Corners A+ 45
14 Old Oak Ridge A 11
15 Prospect Park A 38
16 Gedney Manor A 52
17 Gedney Circle A 55
18 Gedney Park A 49
19 Highlands A- 95
20 Battle Hill B+ 90
21 Fisher Hill B+ 91
22 Fulton Street B+ 94
23 North Broadway B+ 123
24 Old Mamaroneck Road B+ 107
25 Ferris Avenue B+ 77
26 Eastview B 119
27 Carhart B- 112

White Plains Crime by Zip Code

White Plains Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
58,171
Median Income
$96,715
Home Value
$548,040
Median Rent
$1,781
Home Ownership
52%

Racial Demographics

White
52.2%
Black
20%
Hispanic
31.7%
Asian
8.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in White Plains?
White Plains has an overall crime index of 51, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in White Plains are rated A or B for safety.
Is White Plains safe to live in?
White Plains has a crime safety grade of B+. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in White Plains?
The safest neighborhoods in White Plains based on crime data include Saxon Woods, Holbrooke, Soundview, Idle Forest, and Hillair Circle. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does White Plains crime compare to the national average?
White Plains's overall crime index is 51 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 49% lower than the typical US city.

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