Crime Safety Grade

C+

Yonkers, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 54% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 33+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Yonkers Safe?

With an overall crime index of 108, Yonkers has a 8% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 223. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Lincoln Park earning an A grade while Locust Hill rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Yonkers
108
New York Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
108
8% above average
Violent Crime
112
12% above average
Property Crime
107
7% above average
Safe Areas
70%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Yonkers

1 in 223

Property crime: 1 in 234

Where Is It Safe in Yonkers?

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Yonkers Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 23% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 6% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 109 ▲ 9%
Assault Violent 107 ▲ 7%
Robbery Violent 120 ▲ 20%
Burglary Property 94 ▼ 6%
Larceny / Theft Property 105 ▲ 5%
Vehicle Theft Property 123 ▲ 23%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Yonkers Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Lincoln Park A 21
2 Sprain Lake Knolls A 20
3 Colonial Heights / Mohegan Heights A 66
4 Beverly Crest A 104
5 Bryn Mawr / Lockwood A 60
6 Lincoln North Park A 77
7 Homefield / Runyon Heights A 64
8 Homecrest A 65
9 Monastery Heights A 44
10 Hearthstone / Westchester Hills A 54
11 Seminary Heights A- 73
12 Dunwoodie A- 99
13 Wakefield Park A- 102
14 Crestwood Lake A- 59
15 Nepera Park A- 89
16 Kimball A- 96
17 Tibetts Hill A- 96
18 Fleetwood B+ 134
19 Park Hill B+ 111
20 Ludlow Park B 133
21 Woodstock Manor B 125
22 Nodine Hill B- 137
23 Nepperhan Heights / The Hollows B- 140
24 McLean Heights C+ 159
25 Lamartine Heights C+ 132
26 Riverdale C+ 145
27 Rockledge Heights C 157
28 Glenwood C 134
29 Old 7th Ward C- 175
30 Getty Square D+ 180
31 St. Joseph's D+ 160
32 Radford D+ 174
33 Locust Hill D- 182

Yonkers Crime by Zip Code

10710
A- Index: 62
10704
A- Index: 99
10703
B+ Index: 86
10705
B- Index: 143
10701
B- Index: 141

Yonkers Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
200,183
Median Income
$69,825
Home Value
$413,495
Median Rent
$1,461
Home Ownership
47%

Racial Demographics

White
45.7%
Black
20.8%
Hispanic
42%
Asian
7.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Yonkers?
Yonkers has an overall crime index of 108, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 70% of neighborhoods in Yonkers are rated A or B for safety.
Is Yonkers safe to live in?
Yonkers has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yonkers?
The safest neighborhoods in Yonkers based on crime data include Lincoln Park, Sprain Lake Knolls, Colonial Heights / Mohegan Heights, Beverly Crest, and Bryn Mawr / Lockwood. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Yonkers crime compare to the national average?
Yonkers's overall crime index is 108 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 8% higher than the typical US city.

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