The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Side, Mount Vernon, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in North Side

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in North Side.

 

North Side, Mount Vernon, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$14.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Side, Mount Vernon, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,020 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North Side in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is North Side, Mount Vernon, NY Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. North Side ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to North Side's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Side is 30.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Side Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Side varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southwest areas to 1 in 45 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY see the most incidents - about 298 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 52 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Side, Mount Vernon, NY

The total projected cost of crime in North Side for 2025 is $14,252,762. This translates to approximately $422 per resident and $1,020 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in North Side. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Side Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Side, Mount Vernon, NY: $422
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Side is $422 per year, which is $43 less than the national average and $87 more than Mount Vernon's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Side:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $372 more than in North Side.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $183 less than in North Side

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Side for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Side
Cost per North Side Resident
Murder
$2.79 million
$83
Rape/Sexual Assault
$645,918
$19
Robbery
$1.44 million
$43
Assault
$3.71 million
$110
Kidnapping
$84,728
$3
Vehicle Theft
$1.07 million
$32
Burglary
$424,604
$13
Theft
$2.79 million
$83
Arson
$48,627
$1
Vandalism
$938,476
$28
Animal Cruelty
$36,130
$1
Drug Crimes
$169,010
$5
Identity Theft
$100,282
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$14,252,762
$422

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Side, Mount Vernon, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in North Side totals $23,384,262 ($692 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,637,024 ($1,113 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the North Side crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which North Side has 4, have the same problem. Of North Side’s 33,806 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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North Side Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Side residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.824
Robbery
1.354
Rape
0.3151
Murder
0.0439
Total Violent Crime
5.537 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.93
Vehicle Theft
2.048
Burglary
1.385
Arson
0.0596
Total Property Crime
19.43 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0413
Drug Crimes
0.6759
Vandalism
3.886
Identity Theft
0.3833
Animal Cruelty
0.1445
Total "Other" Rate
5.131 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in North Side is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North Side.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D+
D+
B
B-
B
A
B+
A-
B
B-
B-
A
C+
A
B+
C+
A-
B+
B
B+
B
C
B-
C+
C+
C
C+
D+
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Side is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A+
A-
A
A
D+
D
D
A+
A+
A+
D
D
D
C-
D
D
A+
A-
A-
B
B
B
A
A-
A-
B
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, North Side is less safe than the New York state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Side, Mount Vernon, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 59% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See North Side schools on SchoolGrade

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