Survey Calls Yorktown One of the Safest Small Towns in the USA

A new crime survey found that Yorktown is the ninth safest small town in the United States.

The website MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics by quantifying the cost of crime and ranking small cities and towns nationwide and in every state. The data included violent crimes — such as murder, rape, and aggravated assault — and property crimes — such as burglaries and car theft.

“Yorktown takes great pride in its consistent recognition of being one of the safest places to live, work and raise a family,” said Supervisor Matt Slater. “This latest survey is another validation of our community focus on the safety and well-being of all who call Yorktown home led by our local police department which continues to meet and exceed New York’s highest law-enforcement standards.”

To rank the safest small cities and towns in the United States, MoneyGeek started with standardized crime statistics reported to the FBI. To determine crime rates per 100,000 people, population data accessed from the FBI was added to the analysis. MoneyGeek describes a small city or town as those with a population between 30,000 and 100,000 residents.

“Yorktown Police officers strive to deliver the best service and they rely on residents’ tips and feedback to enhance public safety,” said Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble. “It’s that partnership between the police and the public that has allowed Yorktown to receive its ranking.”

Among the survey’s findings were:

• The cost of crime for small towns increased by 12% from 2019 to 2020, the latest data available.
• Most of the top safest small towns are found in the Northeast.
• Small cities and towns are twice as safe as big cities. MoneyGeek’s analysis found that the median cost of crime in cities and towns with populations between 30,000 and 100,000 was $640, compared to cities with populations over 100,000, where the median cost of crime was $1,320.