Is Yonkers, NY Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Yonkers, New York reported 636.67 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.58 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 470.30 per 100,000 below that reference, with 1,334 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Yonkers, New York reported 117.41 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.61 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 75.59 per 100,000 below that reference, with 246 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Yonkers, New York reported 115.50 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.61 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 72.65 per 100,000 below that reference, with 242 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Yonkers, New York reported 63.48 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.32 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 15.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 133 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Yonkers, New York reported 180.40 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.79 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 49.16 per 100,000 below that reference, with 378 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Yonkers, NY has an adjusted safety score of 60.8 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the New York workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 133 | 63.48 | 48.24 |
1.32× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 378 | 180.4 | 229.56 | 0.79× national |
| Burglary | 242 | 115.5 | 188.15 | 0.61× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1334 | 636.67 | 1106.97 | 0.58× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 246 | 117.41 | 193.0 | 0.61× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Yonkers
Monthly detail is not shown for Yonkers: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Yonkers's safety score?
Yonkers ranks in the top quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York, ahead of approximately 83% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 209,529 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 68.5, while Community Order is lowest at 48.58. The 19.92-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 63.48 per 100,000 (1.32× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 636.67 per 100,000 (0.58× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Yonkers, New York recorded 1,334 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 57.2% of the 2,333 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 133 robbery reports (5.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Yonkers, New York recorded 378 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.2% of the 2,333 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 133 robbery reports (5.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Yonkers, New York recorded 246 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 10.5% of the 2,333 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 133 robbery reports (5.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Yonkers, New York uses a reporting population of 209,529 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Yonkers, New York has an adjusted score of 60.8 points out of 100 versus 52.18 in Syracuse, New York, a difference of 8.62 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Yonkers ranks 1 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Yonkers, New York has an adjusted score of 60.8 points out of 100 versus 37.95 in New York, New York, a difference of 22.85 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Yonkers ranks 1 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yonkers safe compared to other places in New York?
Yonkers is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 60.8 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York.
What is the crime rate in Yonkers?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Yonkers's safety rating?
Yonkers's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 60.8 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Yonkers?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Yonkers?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Yonkers?
Monthly detail is not shown for Yonkers: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.