Community
Reported Victims of Domestic Violence

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Source: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

What does this measure?

The number of reported victims of domestic violence per 10,000 residents. Domestic violence includes assaults, sex offenses, and violations of orders of protection among any family members (not just spouses or intimate partners).

Why is this important?

Domestic violence has unique negative effects on victims and families. Domestic violence can cause serious and permanent emotional and psychological damage, which hurts one's quality of life and ability to contribute to society and perform at work.

How is Westchester County performing?

In 2022, there were 17 victims of domestic violence per 10,000 residents in Westchester County, a 31% decrease from 2012. Westchester had the third lowest rate behind Nassau County at 32, followed by Rockland at 23. Putnam County had the lowest rate at 5 per 100,000. Among municipalities, Mount Vernon had the highest rate at 69 per 100,000 followed by Ardsley at 47.

Notes about the data

The definition of domestic violence was significantly changed in 2008, making data from earlier years not comparable. The definition was expanded to include same-sex couples, ex-spouses and boyfriends/girlfriends. In addition, it was narrowed to exclude more specifically nonviolent incidents between partners.

As a rule, domestic violence tends to be underreported, and there are many inconsistencies in the data. In addition, reporting may be influenced by factors such as public education, outreach efforts and media stories. Comparable national data were not available.

Not all local municipalities report data. Local data not available for 2009 and 2010. New York State data was not available.

Reported Victims of Domestic Violence
20092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Westchester County2628272523242320201918171817
Nassau County1516131718171716141322232432
Putnam County17161581267198571155
Rockland County3032323029282523232222242023
Mount Vernon120105961059484879085737569
New Rochelle26302925272527162451
Peekskill231916181413171711101931
Rye City1175736122
White Plains262819191723182123202116
Yonkers363534373526282325283030
Westchester County Towns
Bedford810161582332122
Eastchester210411111111
Greenburgh12910879744233
Harrison1415141157643113
Lewisboro31
Mamaroneck541231222120
Mount Pleasant101101123332
New Castle517121168111112877
North Castle52518111171005
Pound Ridge121227211412161261010
Yorktown1712118151371012151516
Westchester County Villages
Ardsley162381748246645853634847
Briarcliff Manor483112
Bronxville8522522
Buchanan44444
Croton-on-Hudson109275275112109
Dobbs Ferry12954841061212159
Elmsford19361532171410178111314
Hastings-on-Hudson415663566321
Irvington2383323323
Larchmont142711855125968
Village of Mamaroneck42291152411263734332823
Village of Ossining172117171915141111181919
Village of Pelham1412161467131012111511
Pelham Manor14164111414131491414
Pleasantville3447131411171291631
Port Chester3018167113101012768
Rye Brook2221157496
Village of Scarsdale445223712233
Sleepy Hollow1913101418149151988
Tarrytown34354591712121912
Tuckahoe2611991214112121137

Source: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Notes: Rates are victims per 10,000 residents. The definition of domestic violence was significantly changed in 2008, making prior years not comparable.




Number of Reported Domestic Violence Victims
20092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Westchester County2,4902,6322,5682,4392,2232,3232,1841,9111,9361,8251,6941,7241,8141,728
Nassau County1,9762,1431,7832,2762,4462,3602,3142,1721,9551,8273,0153,1453,3234,472
Putnam County1651561537911558741838452721075247
Rockland County9261,0101,018957931900808739743722726810687773
Mount Vernon814710656713641576593606572543548492
New Rochelle2042332271962181992111301533407
Peekskill544539433330414226264878
Rye City211181149234
White Plains1461631081099613110412013211912696
Yonkers711685678738705521564464503587626623
Westchester County Towns
Bedford14182827144653233
Eastchester6411334323223
Greenburgh1118188746687663533202824
Harrison404339311319171093310
Lewisboro41
Mamaroneck141145103757271
Mount Pleasant3253143812141210
New Castle93122201015191922141212
North Castle63622131381206
Pound Ridge6614117686355
Yorktown624441305448243745555558
Westchester County Villages
Ardsley71036333721292624322423
Briarcliff Manor36219
Bronxville5311311
Buchanan11111
Croton-on-Hudson872642649287
Dobbs Ferry1310649411713141710
Elmsford91771587594677
Hastings-on-Hudson314552455321
Irvington1252212212
Larchmont814753373645
Village of Mamaroneck79562294722507166665645
Village of Ossining425243424938352828505051
Village of Pelham1081110459788118
Pelham Manor89268878588
Pleasantville2335910812971223
Port Chester88534820238282934222026
Rye Brook2221157496
Village of Scarsdale7794451224365
Sleepy Hollow1913101418149151999
Tarrytown343656101914142214
Tuckahoe17766897141495

Source: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Notes: The definition of domestic violence was significantly changed in 2008, making prior years not comparable.








INDICATORS TREND | WESTCHESTER
Early Prenatal Care, by Mother's Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Infant Mortality Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels 0
Maintaining
Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care 0
Maintaining
Children Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Disengaged Youth, Ages 16 to 19 -1
Decreasing
Single-Parent Families, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Single Female-Headed Households -1
Decreasing
Voter Registration Rate 1
Increasing
Voter Participation Rate -1
Decreasing
Serious Crimes -1
Decreasing
Reported Victims of Domestic Violence -1
Decreasing
Arrest Rates, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Households With Internet Access, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Households without Vehicles 0
Maintaining
Means of Transportation to Work, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Air Quality 1
Increasing
Population Density 0
Maintaining
Water Quality of the Long Island Sound 10 Not Applicable*
Open Space in Westchester County 10 Not Applicable*
Change in Total Population 1
Increasing
Change in Population, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Change in Population, by Age 10 Not Applicable*
People with Disabilities 1
Increasing
Language Diversity 1
Increasing
People 65 or Older Living Alone -1
Decreasing
Foreign-Born Population 1
Increasing
Change in Total Jobs 1
Increasing
Change in Jobs by Sector 10 Not Applicable*
Business Ownership, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Average Salary by Sector 10 Not Applicable*
Median Household Income, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Female to Male Earnings Ratio 0
Maintaining
Income in Relation to Poverty Level 10 Not Applicable*
Unemployment Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
People Living in Poverty 0
Maintaining
People Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Seniors Living in Poverty 1
Increasing
Seniors Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Food Insecurity -1
Decreasing
Households Receiving SNAP, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Public Assistance 0
Maintaining
People Receiving Supplemental Security Income 0
Maintaining
Homeownership Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Cost of Homeownership, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Overall Housing Cost Burden -1
Decreasing
Cost of Rent, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Rent Burdened Households -1
Decreasing
Homelessness, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Homelessness, by Sex 10 Not Applicable*
Per-Student Spending 0
Maintaining
Student Suspensions -1
Decreasing
Student Performance on Grade 3 English, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
High School Cohort Graduation Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
College Admission Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
College Enrollment Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Education Levels of Adults, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
People Without Health Insurance -1
Decreasing
Mortality Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Mortality Rate from Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Diabetes Mortality, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Suicide Rates, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*


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