Public safety affects the emotional and physical well-being of residents and contributes to quality of life for individuals at home, at work, and in the community. In all cases, comparisons to state statistics reflect the state excluding New York City.
Violent crime rates have decreased across the region. In 2017, the Mid-Hudson Valley region had 20 violent crimes reported per 10,000 residents, below the state rate of 38 violent crimes per 10,000 residents. This was a 19% decrease in the rate of violent crimes since 2000, compared to a 24% decrease statewide. Greene and Sullivan (29) had the greatest rates in the region, followed by Orange (23) and Columbia (22). All counties experienced a rate decrease since 2000.
The rate of domestic violence slightly increased in the Mid-Hudson Valley region. The region had a 2% increase in the rate of reported domestic violence between 2009 and 2017. In 2017, there were 37 reports of domestic violence per 10,000 residents in the region, up from 36 in 2009 and below the state rate (42). The rate grew the most in Orange County, increasing 56%, in contrast to Greene and Putnam counties, which had decreases of 61% and 49%, respectively, since 2009.
| INDICATORS | TREND | STATE |
|---|---|
| Domestic Violence | Increasing |
| Violent Crimes | Decreasing |
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