West Haverstraw, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

14%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

West Haverstraw crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Haverstraw crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Haverstraw crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Haverstraw crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Haverstraw_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,319 (estimate)	2,188	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.0	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	105.1	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	256.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	413 (estimate)	390	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	152.8	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,463.7	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	182.1	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,906 (estimate)	1,799	1,917

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West Haverstraw crime map

The West Haverstraw crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Haverstraw as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West Haverstraw crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Haverstraw crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

West Haverstraw crime rates are 2% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in West Haverstraw are 14% higher than the national average
In West Haverstraw you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Haverstraw is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Haverstraw has decreased by 2%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Haverstraw

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Haverstraw is 1 in 243

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Haverstraw is 1 in 53

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Haverstraw is 1 in 44

Year Over Year Crime In West Haverstraw (per 100,000 people)

West Haverstraw police department

Item	West Haverstraw	New York	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	109,351	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.9	3.3

Sex offenders in New York

State	Total offenders	New York_/100K	National_/100K
New York	25,064	137	266

There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Park Ridge, NJ	8,721	10	225	236
Waldwick, NJ	10,051	20	219	238
Sparkill, NY	1,399	55	252	307
Cold Spring, NY	1,911	55	252	307
Lincolndale, NY	1,407	55	252	307
Hillsdale, NJ	10,317	10	299	309
Yorktown Heights, NY	1,567	59	274	333
West Haverstraw, NY	10,220	413	1,906	2,319

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lincoln Park, NJ	10,220	55	783	838
Newberry, SC	10,219	605	2,671	3,276
Keokuk, IA	10,225	453	2,159	2,612
Mount Airy, NC	10,213	227	2,983	3,210
Browns Mills, NJ	10,228	282	1,945	2,228
West Haverstraw, NY	10,220	413	1,906	2,319

Source: The West Haverstraw, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.