The 10 Safest Cities In New York For 2026

The first, what I would call statistically typical, city on the list is Highlands -- what with it actually having some violent crime unlike the angelic cities above it.

Another city in Orange County, Highlands actually improved a couple of spots from its spot last year.

But don't be worried -- you can still get a view of the safety of the land from this vantage point, even if you aren't so high up.

Historically known for being the home of American business magnates such as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Astors, Briarcliff Manor is a serene little village with virtually no crime. There were no violent crimes and only 16 property crimes committed in 2024, a property crime rate about 12 times lower than the national average. So don't worry if you get turned around at Rockefeller State Park Preserve; a stranger is more apt to help you than hurt you.

Briarcliff Manor's poverty rate is also around five times lower than the nationwide average. On the flipside, it's also quite an expensive place to call home, with the median home price being over $680,000. Not really unexpected when it's the historical home of big-name captains of industry.

Lewisboro is all kinds of safe -- the safest place in New York to be exact.

Even more so, it's incredibly safe even on a national basis for a city of its size. There were a grand total of zero violent crimes here in the last reporting year, good for a tie for the best in the state and the overall best property crime rate.

Based on our research, the reason for this could be due to a lack of a downtown -- it's hard to rob a liquor store when there's no main street in town. Or, more to the point, there's not an abundance of easy targets walking around.

Located on the North Shore of Long Island, Kings Point provides its citizenry with safety and security normally reserved for royalty. Don't worry about your treasure getting snatched in Kings Point; according to the data, a property crime only occurs once every 33 days there. Which means there's a greater chance of a raccoon stealing your things at Kings Point Park than a person.

The catch: Kings Point is part of the Great Neck region, which ranked as the eighth most expensive place to live in New York. Hey, living like a king doesn't come cheap.

Chester, in Orange County, New York, stands out as the eighth safest city statewide for 2026, with a population of 8,608 fostering strong community ties. There were a remarkably low number of violent crimes, with only 1 incidents reported. The town ranks as the 17th safest against violent offenses. Property crime is equally scarce with only 3 instances, leading to a 46/100k people crime rate per person.

Chester's unique features include the historic Sugar Loaf, home to the known harness-racing horse Hambletonian 10, and diverse areas such as Camp Monroe, Glenmere Lake, and Goose Pond Mountain State Park.