Crime was down in Westchester County in 2025 as compared to the year before, including a 25% drop in violent crime, according to a report issued by County Executive Ken Jenkins.
Overall, total Index crimes, which includes violent crime and property crime categories, were down 17% in Westchester, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
The latest statistics were highlighted on Wednesday night by Jenkins during his State of the County address.
“Westchester County continues to lead the way when it comes to public safety – and the numbers tell that story clearly,” Jenkins said. “In 2025, compared to 2024, crime is down across the board. Every single one of the seven major index crime categories saw a decline — from violent crimes like murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, to property crimes including burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.”
He lauded the work of all police departments in Westchester and the state’s multi-million-dollar investment in public safety infrastructure in the County through its Law Enforcement Technology Grant program.
“I want to once again thank Governor (Kathy) Hochul for her leadership and understanding that fighting crime and keeping our streets safe requires both innovation and investment,” he said. “I’m incredibly proud of the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to protect the people of Westchester County.”
The crime statistics from DCJS reveal that:
- Index crimes dropped from 11,231 in 2024 to 9,337 in 2025.
- Violent crimes dropped from 1,888 in 2024 to 1,422 in 2025.
- Property crimes also declined from 9,343 in 2024 to 7,915 in 2025, a 15 percent drop.
Jenkins noted that the Department of Public Safety is funded at its highest levels ever and remains committed to working in partnership with all municipal police agencies to keep the County safe.
Public Safety Commissioner Terrance Raynor said that collaboration has been critical to preventing crime and apprehending those responsible for it. As examples he cited successful initiatives such as the Real Time Crime intelligence center and coordinated, multi-agency Drivers of Violence Enforcement (DOVE) details that target violent offenders, stolen vehicles, narcotics activity and quality-of-life crimes.
“As the son of a New York City Police Officer, I know firsthand the toll this work can take — but I also know the immense pride that comes with achieving results like these,” Jenkins said. “I am grateful for the hard work, commitment and collaboration of our outstanding law enforcement professionals at the County Police and in every municipality.”
