Top 10 safest cities in New York State

New York City this year drowning in violence... In some other cities in the state, the situation is no better. At the same time, islands of calm and security remained in the region. Edition Only in Your State published a list of the 10 safest cities in New York in 2021.

SafeWise, an independent crime statistics review site, recently released its annual list of the safest cities in the United States. Overall, New York City has a violent crime rate of 3,6 per 1000 residents, lower than the national average. The crime rate against property in New York this year was up to 13,7 per 1000 inhabitants, which is one of the lowest rates in the country.

Top 10 safest cities in New York in 2021

1. Lewisboro

The population of this town is just over 12 people. Surprisingly, there have been no reports of violent or property crimes in the past two years.

2. Sleepy Hollow

This city is famous for the story of Washington Irving about the terrible headless horseman. However, this town of 10 has another achievement. It is one of the safest cities in New York, with no violent or property crime reported in the past year.

3. Kirkland

The town of about 8000 has had no violent crime reports for over three years, and last year's property crime rate was just 0,5 per 1000 residents.

4. Highlands

It is a permanent member of the list of the safest cities in New York. It has a population of around 8. They have had no violent crime reports this year and have a property crime rate of just 500 per 0,8 residents.

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5. Northport

This town is home to just over 7200 people. They have had no allegations of violent crimes in the past two years and have a property crime rate of 1,0 per 1000 residents.

6. Rye

More than 15 people live there, which is the highest population for this list. This makes the achievements of this settlement even more impressive. Last year, the violent crime rate was only 000 per 0,1 residents, and their property crime rate was 1000 per 1,0 residents.

7. Mount Hope

It has just under 7000 inhabitants, and the crime rate last year was 0,2 per 1000 residents (violent crimes) and 0,9 per 1000 residents for property crimes.

8. Cornwall

It is home to 9500 people. The violent crime rate is only 0,2 per 1000 inhabitants. Property crime rates have dropped over the past few years and now stands at 0,7 per 1000 residents.

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9. Malvern

This town is home to 8 people. It has a violent crime rate of 500 per 0,2 residents over the past two years, while property crime rates have steadily declined and now stands at 1000 per 1,2 residents.

10. Stillwater Town

It has a population of 7300, with a violent crime rate of just 0,1 per 1000 inhabitants. Property crime rate is 2,2 per 1000 inhabitants.

Amazingly, none of these cities have had any murders in the past year.