Is it okay to walk in Eastchester, New York City?

Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

Moderate for New York City

Reported crime around the center of Eastchester is higher than in 85% of areas in New York City, taking into account how many people are usually around. 277 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Eastchester.

See Eastchester on the map

The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of New York City
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Moderate	higher than in 85% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Moderate	higher than in 75% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Very high	higher than in 98% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Moderate	higher than in 70% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 84% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Moderate, higher than in 85% of areas.

Most reports here are from 8pm–9pm.

What gets reported here

Simple assault: 112 (40%)
Theft from vehicle: 36 (13%)
Aggravated assault: 34 (12%)
Vandalism: 30 (11%)
Theft: 21 (8%)

Rising: the last 6 months were 27% busier than the city-wide trend.

Around Eastchester

The areas right next to it range from low to high.

Co-Op City Low
Eastchester Heights High
Wakefield High
Baychester Moderate
Williamsbridge Very high
Woodlawn Moderate
Pelham Bay Moderate
Norwood Moderate

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within New York City. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.