Yonkers, NY has safety grade D, a population of about 200,183, an overall crime rate near 965 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Yonkers, NY is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Yonkers, NY for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Yonkers, NY Crime Rate and Safety Report
Yonkers, NY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
3.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (54.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,931 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Yonkers align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Yonkers, NY Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US3684000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 1046 of the 1931 total incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (489 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (262 incidents) and stolen property offenses (223 incidents). Burglary/breaking & entering is significantly lower with 66 incidents, and motor vehicle theft is the least common property crime with only 6 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 619 incidents. Robbery accounts for 78 incidents, while sex offenses are relatively low at 34 incidents. The "others" category, encompassing crimes like counterfeiting/forgery (135 incidents) and fraud offenses (14 incidents), totals 151 incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 3 incidents. The sex offenses category shows some redundancy, with "Kidnapping/Abduction" and "Sex Offenses" listed twice each. The data suggests a need for clarification and consolidation in crime categorization for more accurate reporting. To provide a more comprehensive safety analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3684000, its population, median income, and zip code data. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100k, violent crime rate, and property crime rate, which are essential for determining a safety score and grade. A crime map could also be generated to visualize crime hotspots and inform targeted interventions.
Yonkers, NY crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
10550
0
Safety16.5
Per 1K16
Total Crimes10470
0
Safety17.2
Per 1K17
Total Crimes10704
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Safety15.3
Per 1K15
Total Crimes10705
0
Safety15.0
Per 1K15
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FAQ about crime in Yonkers, NY
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Yonkers, NY.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Yonkers, NY and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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